alps

plural of alp
as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill an adventurer who has scaled alps, explored ocean depths, and flown into the stratosphere

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mountains
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  • In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Alps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alps. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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