as in hill
an area of high ground
the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose
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Recent Examples of upland
Normally, municipalities are advised to place snow removed from roads and parking lots in upland areas, away from waterways, storm drains and wells, according to DEEP.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
At the time, the region was an upland environment surrounded by hot, arid plains — dramatically different from the green, temperate British countryside today.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
When Galahadosuchus was alive, the region was an upland environment surrounded by hot, arid plains.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
At the time, the region was an upland environment surrounded by hot, arid plains — dramatically different from the green, temperate British countryside today.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
When Galahadosuchus was alive, the region was an upland environment surrounded by hot, arid plains.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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However, veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom will take the hill for the Rangers.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Atlantic Shores Riding Stables can take you on a ride over hills above the Atlantic Ocean and down to the beach for an hour – or more, if your glutes can handle it.—
Hollie Clemence,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the lights dimmed at Citi Field, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by manager Carlos Mendoza, but Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Fernando Mendoza took the mound at loanDepot park in a Marlins jersey.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, crew members also took field trips to such locations as the Kamestastin Impact Crater in Labrador, Canada and the Icelandic highlands.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Armed with lessons learned from a painful past, women put up a quiet but resilient fight to preserve the dignity of their lives and home in the breathtaking Montenegrin highlands.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are high-mountain hikes aplenty, and the team can help set up trips to religious events (if the times align) and visits to traditional nomad families to learn more about the local culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, while watching the rugged coastline dip in and out of fjords and spiky mountains tumble down into the sea, magicians and musicals were far from my mind.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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