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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
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While this landform may have dictated—in Wright’s mind—the obvious building site, its massing and material palette were entirely his invention.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Related: Titan: Facts about Saturn's largest moon The researchers were hoping to find deltas on Titan, because these landforms feature lots of sediment.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Huntersville’s land use map for future development designates the site as an employment center, not for housing, James said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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This issue has seen other Northern European countries embrace both floating homes and land reclamation, like Copenhagen's Holmene.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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What remains consistent is the splendid topography of Frazier’s prose, and the sense throughout his work that there are, in fact, no uninteresting places, just uninteresting writers.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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These same eight cities have had more than 90 significant floods since 2000, state the authors, with lowering topography as one of the causes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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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
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Electric Forest, Michigan’s notable electronic and jam band festival, has also seen a slowdown in sales, igniting more concern over the landscape overall.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The evening news landscape remains highly competitive, as networks trumpet any spike in viewership or indication of movement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 June 2025
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Your Immediate Environment This is the terrain directly around you—your team, department and closest colleagues.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Adam lives in a small town in the French-speaking province, a terrain that’s relatively picturesque although the main road snakes through an area that’s clearly seen some serious industrial abuse, leaving the ground devoid of all plant life.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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But behind that mantra is a complex commitment to meeting the emotional, cultural, and narrative needs of Black women across generations and geographies.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Equity and Access Many midlife women face healthcare disparities based on race, income or geography.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
22 May 2025
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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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