as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
every Jack must have his Gill
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as in canyons
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a narrow gill in the Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District
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as in creeks
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
a narrow but surprisingly deep gill runs the length of the rocky gorge
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Recent Examples of gills
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
This is an absolute dream machine, packed to the gills with high-octane silicon that will dominate any modern game at maximum settings.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
That's4Entertainment's Christmas Con 2026 will take place at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, from December 11-13, and its halls will be decked to the gills with carols, tree lightings and sweet treats.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
So are Western destroying angel mushroom, which have creamy white caps and white gills.
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Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Gill lamellae are thin plates of tissue inside the gills that allow organisms to take in more oxygen.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Be prepared to be led into temptation at every corner because this tiny neighborhood is packed to the gills with luxury shopping from Bottega Veneta to Prada.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
The ‘gills’ built into the ground’s exterior help keep fans cool.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Fish move water across gills rather than air through lungs and nasal passages.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
These had a head dominated by large eyes and a partially ossified jaw—but again, no external gills.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
This is an absolute dream machine, packed to the gills with high-octane silicon that will dominate any modern game at maximum settings.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
That's4Entertainment's Christmas Con 2026 will take place at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, from December 11-13, and its halls will be decked to the gills with carols, tree lightings and sweet treats.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
So are Western destroying angel mushroom, which have creamy white caps and white gills.
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Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Gill lamellae are thin plates of tissue inside the gills that allow organisms to take in more oxygen.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Be prepared to be led into temptation at every corner because this tiny neighborhood is packed to the gills with luxury shopping from Bottega Veneta to Prada.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
The ‘gills’ built into the ground’s exterior help keep fans cool.
—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Fish move water across gills rather than air through lungs and nasal passages.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gills
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In the aftermath of her husband’s death, Hollis decides to host a weekend on Nantucket with girlfriends from different eras of her life (played by stars Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, D'Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan).
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On June 6, Bunnie posted another video of herself enjoying the serene outdoors with some girlfriends.
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The drive from Las Vegas offers more to see and do along the way, including exploring narrow slot canyons in stunning Cathedral Gorge State Park and wandering through the infamous Wild West town of Pioche, Nevada.
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Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
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Officials are urging caution around lakes and creeks after a teenage boy drowned Saturday afternoon in flood-swollen waters in northwest Oklahoma City.
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On board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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The gardens were developed in the 1930s on a site featuring natural ravines, now crossed by suspension bridges and laced with trails.
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.
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In addition to canceling outside noise, the headphones provide crisp audio and relaxing white-noise options, including rainy parks and babbling brooks.
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Insects drone over running brooks.
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While the boys participated in the challenge with six new girls over in Casa Amor, the other female Islanders were left in the villa watching the action unfold on-screen — and wondering where their men were.
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Like Lilith Fair, there will be a strong philanthropic element with net proceeds from the festival benefiting nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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With peaks up to 1,531 metres and cut through by deep gorges, these mountains are wild and spectacular, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times.
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The single that slipped through the middle of the infield had allowed the Mets to strike first in a game just getting started, but early deficits feel deep gorges these days.
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“Gills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gills. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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