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
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
This quintessential coastline is as much ingrained in the city’s DNA as are its famous hills and iconic boulevards.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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
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Noun
Netflix is king of the hill, with a consistent churn rate of only 2 percent per month.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
This quintessential coastline is as much ingrained in the city’s DNA as are its famous hills and iconic boulevards.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
That’s something Mamaw used to say to describe her or her family … hill people or hillbillies.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hill
Noun
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Her ascent came at a pivotal moment for representation in classical dance.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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Winstead began his ascent before the government shutdown.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Afterward, Tharp joined Copeland on stage, a bouquet of flowers in hand — the first of many, many colleagues and collaborators emerging from the wings to congratulate Copeland, as golden confetti rained down and the pile of bouquets on the stage swelled.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Or a pile of stones where once there had been a convent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Wong opts for a Belgian-style waffle, with deep cups ready to absorb the golf-ball-sized mound of sambal-honey butter on top.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The score was just 2-2 at the start of the inning, and Dodgers' two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell was on the mound.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just stack the shoeboxes on top of each other, and secure them with string or glue before creating a way to hang it in your closet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant violated 14 standards, including employee drinks stored near food prep areas and metal pans stacked wet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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View gallery - 6 images Californian e-mobility outfit Viribus has launched a new electric trike family, with tasty specs like a 1,200-W peak motor on offer for pedaling or throttling up inclines, as well as dual shocks, rear differential, and a two-step folding design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Beautyrest adjustable bed has pre-empted your modification needs in many ways, from head-and foot-rest incline options to a zero-gravity preset that provides a feeling of weightlessness.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yet stimulatory or not, America’s economy has a mountain to climb before Washington’s debts align more appropriately with its economic context.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Today, Leadville blends its rugged past with a love of the outdoors and small-town vibes with big-mountain adventure.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In preparation for that cliff, tribal leaders in Montana have started culling bison herds to feed their community members on one reservation where the population is disproportionately food insecure.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather than add multiple high-caliber relievers and deal with roster construction issues at a later date, Los Angeles banked on its internal options.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rosner at Goldman Sachs also said that traders can bank on another cut in December, especially given the lack of economic data for central bank policymakers to weigh.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hill. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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