glacis

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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. 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
Noun
  • Late in his career, he was reinvented as a ‘quarterback’, pinging diagonals from deep with machine-like precision.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The bottom-left to top-right diagonal represents the winning percentage of teams against opponents of the same seed.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The aviator-style shades feature a stunning gold frame and brown gradient lenses for a classic look.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Strahan selected everything from a button-down with a pleated skort to a double-denim look in gradient dye.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Walking 5,000 steps up an incline will raise the heart rate more than walking 5,000 steps on flat ground, for example.
    Cathy Cassata, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But there the then-junior was at 5 a.m. on the morning of Hopkins’ title tilt against Stillwater, puking.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
  • However, the actions Trump has taken on tariffs and his tilt toward Russia and away from Ukraine are creating a backlash, as America’s allies realize the U.S. may no longer be a trusted partner.
    Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The middle column is like being on a balance beam; knowing whether your lean is one side or another - deficient or excess - is essential for development.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • While state Supreme Court races are technically nonpartisan, the court tipped to a liberal lean after Justice Janet Protasiewicz won her seat and gave liberals their first majority on the high court in 15 years.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many startups secure funding only after dozens of pitches.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Part-owner Magic Johnson and Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks were among those in attendance, while former Dodger Kirk Gibson threw the ceremonial first pitch to World Series MVP Freddie Freeman.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The movie spent the autumn stepping on rakes: Mortensen uttered the N-word during a Q&A, and the real pianist’s family revealed they had not been consulted on the film.
    Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Use an artificial turf rake to clean your mat and keep the surface smooth for the best results.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Taking opportunities away from athletes as a potentially redundant competitive balance measure would be an odd hill for the NCAA to die on.
    Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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