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cwm

Definition of cwmnext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cwm Now, just one remains, lodged into a cwm west of Pico Humboldt. The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cwm
Noun
  • Apparently growing out of the cleft between her breasts was a large mauve orchid.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Doctors couldn't tell her how severe the cleft would be or any other complications that may be involved with Benji's diagnosis.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Trump has a rare and underestimated talent for finessing these internal fissures.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The fissure is on full display with those sharp lines in The Studio and Pluribus — shows, incidentally, from Apple, which more than any other company has normalized and cuddlified our current screen addiction.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The French Alps Why: Conquering the storied HC (hors catégorie) climbs and cols of the French Alps provides the ultimate cycling bragging rights.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
  • The highest point of the trail is at 3,008 feet, on a viewless col (the lowest point between peaks) off of Blue Mountain.
    Jessica McKenzie, National Geographic, 16 Nov. 2020
Noun
  • The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Sherpas know the mountain better than anyone else in the world, carving through ice in dangerous crevasses.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • It was last seen running into a canyon area between Dove Canyon and Coto De Caza, said a news release from the agency.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The following morning, a resident called about a dog barking in a remote canyon roughly a mile from where the canine was reported missing.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Opryland features more than 10 holiday events, from ice tubing to a cirque show.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
  • See this high-flying spectacle performed by the world's most elite cirque performers.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Be sure to clean in every crevice to remove residue, mold, and mildew.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Kardv Cordless Vacuum Cleaner This slim tool comes with a dust brush and crevice tool to target stairs, curtains, and upholstery.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Three animal control officers returned to the area and used the thermal drone to pinpoint the exact location of the missing pet, then waded through dense brush and a steep ravine to bring the animal to safety, Animal Services Manager Kyle Werner said.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Even after authorities located Airen’s body down a large ravine in rural Bates County, many questions lingered.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Cwm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cwm. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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