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Recent Examples of terrane
Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars.
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
The hummocky terrane leading away from Mount St. Helens after the May 19, 1980 eruption.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2019
The Alps have some of the most rugged terrane anywhere on Earth thanks to the active tectonics and the recent record of glaciers.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2018
The mountain terrane of western North America cross the borders of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico with reckless abandon.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2019
The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
The hummocky terrane leading away from Mount St. Helens after the May 19, 1980 eruption.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2019
The Alps have some of the most rugged terrane anywhere on Earth thanks to the active tectonics and the recent record of glaciers.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2018
The mountain terrane of western North America cross the borders of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico with reckless abandon.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2019
The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
Noun
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To me, the sweeping savannas, striking volcanic landforms, and towering peaks that characterize the Great Rift Valley are every bit as inspiring as their inhabitants.—
Liz Wheeler,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whereas Irwin’s geometric interventions, Zewde read in the late artist’s writings, were intended to echo the passage of trains parallel to the Hudson, her curvaceous landforms will bend the axis perpendicular to the water.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
19 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Tornadoes will be possible until the line of violent storms moves off land.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is troubling, given that the promise of advancement has become a political issue; massive amounts of land, power, and money have been earmarked to drive the technology forward.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Other pieces of information were not presented, such as a rendering showing the topography of the house in relation to the site and an image depicting how the house would look among its neighbors.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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The French island’s runway is longer than Saba’s, at 2,119 feet, but local topography means the approach into Saint Barth is a challenging and dramatic one.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Scientific research on topics ranging from biology to geomorphology to climate and astrophysics happens in and around the station.—
Margaret Osborne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Sep. 2023
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Hansen’s multidisciplinary studies also have focused on geology, geomorphology and hydrology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2023
Noun
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The surrounding landscape has taken on a somber hue.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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For example, Drewett often focuses on creating seascapes, landscapes, and building portraits.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wind gusts over the higher terrain will be in the upper end of that range.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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This configuration makes for fast and efficient travel over smooth terrain, or even for swimming across bodies of water.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
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With support for Proposition 1 varying little across race or geography, ideological lines proved to be the main fissure.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The county has changed significantly in that time, Redman said, with Bay Area transplants altering the political geography.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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