as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
India declares a heat wave whenever temperatures are above 40 C (104 F) in the plains and 30 C (86 F) or more in its hilly regions.
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Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
This could prove to be especially dangerous given the hilly terrain and the influx of campers and people planning on spending time outdoors in the area.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Air quality will obviously also improve, a key concern in Jordan’s hilly capital Amman where emissions get trapped and are exacerbated by dust storms, and where the urban heat island effect can be very pronunced.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
This could prove to be especially dangerous given the hilly terrain and the influx of campers and people planning on spending time outdoors in the area.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Air quality will obviously also improve, a key concern in Jordan’s hilly capital Amman where emissions get trapped and are exacerbated by dust storms, and where the urban heat island effect can be very pronunced.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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The alpine chough, a member of the crow family, lives in mountainous regions across Europe, North Africa and Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Native to northern Vietnam, especially in humid, mountainous forests and limestone karst landscapes, the barking frog often hides in tree holes or rocky crevices near water.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Felipe Cardenas: Due to sheer numbers and commitment, Boca’s ultras and travelling band of die-hard fans lit up the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Emily Trainham , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Those who make it to Santa Cruz after an hourlong ferry ride out of Ventura are rewarded with 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, vast sea caves and vibrant tide pools.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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Hidden beneath dramatic cliffs, Moulin Huet Bay is a secluded cove sitting in the depths of Saint Martins, where turquoise waters cling to its craggy façade.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Shelter Homes for Sale June 18, 2025 This sleek, modernist retreat on Gardiners Bay in East Hampton blends beach cottage vibes with bold design.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Epic turns it up a notch with a bolder slub design in the warp yarns and a natural marble character.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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