terranes

plural of terrane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for terranes
Noun
  • By studying lake sediments, soil layers, and nearby landforms, researchers determined the ancient lake’s size and shape and how the climate changed.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Since the 1970s, spills have resulted in fish kills and contamination of water and agricultural lands.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The park doesn’t miss a brick in its immersive theming, having built remarkable lands inspired by Greece, the Roman Empire, the Nordic Vikings, and more, with more than 40 rides and attractions that brim with charm and evoke a sense of wonder.
    Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Terranes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terranes. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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