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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Recent Examples of alps
This version, however, focuses on his friendship with 12-year-old Georg, who discovers and secretly raises the puppy in a mountain hospice, leading to adventures in the Swiss alps.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alps
mountains
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A lot of the smaller towns, like Huntington, have beautiful views of the mountains and leaves but lack the infrastructure to deal with the influx of people.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The New York Times reported on Mangione's travels through Asia, including in Thailand and the mountains of Japan in the spring on 2024.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Alps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alps. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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