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
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
The incident occurred on the Col de Peyresourde mountain pass in the central Pyrenees, about 200 meters from the crest of the hill, according to Reuters.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
Other aggressive turkeys are a common sight in the Oakland hills a few miles east, where some have been known to mix it up with passing bicyclists and hikers.
—Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 21 May 2020
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Noun
Built into the side of a hill, this bed and breakfast bolthole takes in sweeping landscape views from its modern rooms with private patios.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
The incident occurred on the Col de Peyresourde mountain pass in the central Pyrenees, about 200 meters from the crest of the hill, according to Reuters.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
Verb
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
Other aggressive turkeys are a common sight in the Oakland hills a few miles east, where some have been known to mix it up with passing bicyclists and hikers.
—Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 21 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hill
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There are more mountains to climbs on the final stage, which features three difficult ascents and a climb to the finish in Châtel.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Now a star in his own right, Ozzy married his manager, Sharon Arden, July 4, 1982, and continued his ascent to rock stardom.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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Before the season started, the idea of Ohtani returning to the mound for the Dodgers seemed like a quaint midseason development.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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After brushing back former Stanford teammate Kyle Stowers with his first pitch to him Sunday, Bubic induced a soft comebacker to the mound two pitches later, stranding runners on second and third to end the first inning.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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The guest list is stacked this go round, with appearances from Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Lil Yachty, Ray J, Saucy Santana, Bob Menery, Sway Calloway, and Chocolate Droppa.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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When the team stacked these images together, the high-resolution result revealed Betelgeuse’s companion.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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Designed by Moody Nolan, the facade pattern was inspired by Cincinnati's five inclines.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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The difficulty of trekking the roughly 47-mile West Coast Trail, which requires climbing more than 100 ladder systems up steep inclines and crossing swift rivers, effectively limits access to experienced backpackers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Held from June 26 to June 29, hikers travel about 1,500 feet up the mountain, enough times to mimic the height of Mount Everest, which is located between China and Nepal.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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New York — President Donald Trump has promised to unleash an economic boom that will turbocharge growth, fatten paychecks and chip away at America’s mountain of debt.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The hike comes with a rewarding payoff: The view of waters rushing off a cliff into a turquoise pool, a setting that's the crown jewel of the Havasupai Indian Reservation.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Magic wrote alongside a photo of the happy group, posed on the deck, in front of a dramatic backdrop of seaside cliffs.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Stellantis unveiled a 17,000 euro hybrid Fiat 500, which the automaker is banking on to revive its ailing production in Italy.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The group is also banking on receiving $36.1 million in tax credits associated with historic properties even though 101 Ash St. is not a historic property.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hill. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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