1
as in ascent
an upward slope
I got stuck behind a truck going up a hill in a no-passing zone
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2
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
the ants made little hills of dirt
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3
as in mound
an area of high ground
a town nestled in a valley surrounded by green hills
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Recent Examples of hill
Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Rolling green hills stretch for miles against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, punctuated only by white clouds hovering over the highest peaks.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
This driveline has terrain response control with selectable driving and off road modes, low traction launch and hill decent control, and a dynamic air suspension system with automatic access height with adaptive dynamics.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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Noun
In the early hours of January 1st, Highlands residents reported hearing fireworks and seeing a flash, just before a brush fire broke out in the hills above their neighborhood.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Rolling green hills stretch for miles against the backdrop of a bright blue sky, punctuated only by white clouds hovering over the highest peaks.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
That’s something Mamaw used to say to describe her or her family … hill people or hillbillies.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
This driveline has terrain response control with selectable driving and off road modes, low traction launch and hill decent control, and a dynamic air suspension system with automatic access height with adaptive dynamics.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hill
Noun
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The show’s ascent to the top spot during weeks four and five represents a milestone achievement for the Korean entertainment giant.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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With the ascent of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a decade ago and the implementation of reforms that have transformed Saudi society and culture, the mufti’s power waned.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Doing so requires training, followed by medical exams and piles of forms, and involves a lot of work, planning, and money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Per city guidance, leave a one-foot gap between the curb and the leaf piles to avoid blocking storm drains and ensure all leaves can be picked up.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The comeback began with Garrett Whitlock, the last vestige of the pitching staff from Boston’s most recent playoff run, taking the mound for the eighth inning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Noah Cameron walked confidently off the mound for the final time in the 2025 season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has to approve many of those mergers—and Trump stacked the FCC with his supporters.—
Lizz Winstead,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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By stacking these two together in layers, the CNSI team created large, printable membranes that emit bright, stable light and can even be stretched without breaking.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So instead of just doing the traditional dumbbell chest press in all your push workouts, for example, switch it up with other variations, like the incline press or the decline press.—
SELF,
SELF,
23 Sep. 2025
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The rain that falls on them soaks into the surface and flows down the incline to dribble out along the lower edge, where it is captured and carefully measured for its chemical and biological content.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fall colors light up the mountains around Massanutten Resort.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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More than an inch of rain is forecast for Denver on Tuesday as snow accumulates in the mountains, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mickey piloted the boat to the cliffs, dropped anchor, and the four of them swam to shore.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dramatic limestone cliffs ensure picture-perfect views at every turn, and, even in the height of summer, sweeping beaches ensure there's room for everyone on the sand.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Las Vegas Raiders (1–2) are banking on their experienced offense to stay afloat, with Geno Smith leading a passing attack that's among the league leaders in yardage.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Vachon even posed the question of whether working with major brands is all that different from banking on cash rebates that stipulate certain creative conditions, such as having heads of department who come from the countries providing the relief.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hill. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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