coulees

Definition of couleesnext
plural of coulee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coulees
Noun
  • Authorities say the mountain sees about a dozen rescues and one fatality per year, with slip-and-falls in steep gullies being a common danger.
    Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Her mother, Marlene LaMar, who had helped organize hundreds of volunteers for years to search through fields and gullies after Sierra vanished in 2012, said Saturday she was too devastated to speak about the ruling.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.
    Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
  • If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Landscape painters, lithographers, and photographers introduced Easterners to the Romantic West of sublime landscapes filled with tow-ering peaks and deep canyons and Indians who seemed to exist only in small numbers, fated to disappear as American pioneers swept westward.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Makeshift trenches with food supplies and utensils belonging to the miners were also dismantled, with clothing items left behind after the miners fled the site in Randfontein, about 25 miles west of Johannesburg.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Beneath the landscape, a geoexchange system composed of 16 trenches, each roughly 10 feet deep and 150 feet long, taps the earth’s stable temperature to handle heating and cooling.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
    Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Euro model, which has been more accurate in handling these shortwave troughs over the next week, has a major ice storm occurring as the rain arrives.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Producers are looking at factors like cost of labor combined with the time and material costs of driving around to check wells or troughs — areas where Ranchbot might be able to lend an assist.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The latest trends in celebrity denim style highlight a preference for worn-in washes, relaxed silhouettes, and blue jeans styled as a foundation for more polished, professional looks.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Skip the Produce Wash, Try Baking Soda Instead The FDA and USDA advise against using soap, bleach, produce washes or detergents on fruits and vegetables.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But knowing gutters need attention and safely getting up there to clean them are two very different things.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This guide breaks down exactly how to clean and maintain your gutters safely and effectively — no professional crew required.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Coulees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coulees. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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