as in ravines
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
the valley will be the first to flood if the river rises
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Recent Examples of valleys
Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of these valleys have been followed by a climb to get back on the course in competition, the place where Woods thrives.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Great Rift Valley is an epic series of valleys and mountains carving its way 3,000 miles through East Africa and beyond.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The eruption did more than cool the skies and scorch an entire network of valleys.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The valleys of the North Bay should warm up nicely again on Thursday.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Much of that rainfall moved through the region’s steep hills and narrow valleys, funneling directly into the Guadalupe River.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
High temperatures were predicted in the mid-90s to lower triple digits in the inland valleys, and between the high 70s to low 90s along the coast.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of these valleys have been followed by a climb to get back on the course in competition, the place where Woods thrives.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Great Rift Valley is an epic series of valleys and mountains carving its way 3,000 miles through East Africa and beyond.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The eruption did more than cool the skies and scorch an entire network of valleys.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The valleys of the North Bay should warm up nicely again on Thursday.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Much of that rainfall moved through the region’s steep hills and narrow valleys, funneling directly into the Guadalupe River.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
High temperatures were predicted in the mid-90s to lower triple digits in the inland valleys, and between the high 70s to low 90s along the coast.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valleys
Noun
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Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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You’ll hike Zion’s canyons with an Indigenous guide while gaining insight into today’s challenges.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among the ridges and hollows, the rover found small mineral nodules — bumpy, pea-sized formations that are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rover drivers must guide it across ridge tops and then down into sandy hollows.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valleys. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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