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Recent Examples of glacis
Forming a strong glacis in Europe’s east will require the United States to incorporate Ukraine into the U.S.-led defensive perimeter.
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacis
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The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Chevrolet has equipped the vehicle with a striking 11-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen, paired with an 8-inch driver information display.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These jewelry collections and pieces range from subtle gradient and solitaire designs using Desert diamonds and are available at both independent and large-scale jewelers including Jared Jewelers, Reeds Jewelers and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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This fun and bright ombré manicure features a festive red to blue gradient.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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An Oregon man also died on the incline in April 2025 after going into medical distress.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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Earth’s tilt and orbit create seasons with wildly shifting temperatures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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The ultrawide profile is immersive and well-designed, with a sturdy stand a height and tilt-adjustable base.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Case in point is the Koala Bear, which embraces the roots of the small living movement and leans into its strength as a portable home for one or two modern nomads.—
Adam Williams
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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The Glamaker Puf-sleeve Blouse leans into that shift with its mix of eyelet and lace detailing, plus a subtle puff sleeve that adds shape without feeling overdone.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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With first pitch temperatures a beautiful 82 degrees, the ball was primed to carry and early on the Red Sox took full advantage.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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De Zerbi charged on to the pitch, arms-wide in celebration, before spotting the Spanish right-back and giving him a hug, along with Cristian Romero and Randal Kolo Muani.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Even the ur-sockless-boulevardier rake, Jude Law, wears socks on the red carpet.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The away end is a bit of a dump; the seating rake is too shallow.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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They're split between two locations, one just above the timber-and-stone main lodge, and one descending down a hill—all offer ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Legendary wine consultant André Tchelistcheff recognized that the blue clay soils on the Masseto hill were unusually well-suited to Merlot.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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