as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
According to the American Kennel Club, they were originally bred to herd sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England, and are known for their extraordinary work ethic, energy, and trainability.
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
McPhee was up early stretching after breakfast while story told that Ovechkin got out of bed, had a coke and then proceeded to play follow the leader along the hilly terrain with Ovechkin showing his power and strength while setting the pace.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The route zigzags its way across the Flemish countryside before completing two laps on a hilly circuit outside the town of Oudenaarde.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
McPhee was up early stretching after breakfast while story told that Ovechkin got out of bed, had a coke and then proceeded to play follow the leader along the hilly terrain with Ovechkin showing his power and strength while setting the pace.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
McPhee was up early stretching after breakfast while story told that Ovechkin got out of bed, had a coke and then proceeded to play follow the leader along the hilly terrain with Ovechkin showing his power and strength while setting the pace.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The route zigzags its way across the Flemish countryside before completing two laps on a hilly circuit outside the town of Oudenaarde.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
McPhee was up early stretching after breakfast while story told that Ovechkin got out of bed, had a coke and then proceeded to play follow the leader along the hilly terrain with Ovechkin showing his power and strength while setting the pace.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
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So Cordero set out to make a video game about it from the perspective of a child in Quito, Ecuador’s mountainous capital.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The two nuclear-armed rivals have fought three wars over the mountainous territory that is divided by a de-facto border called the Line of Control.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Plus, that sheer wash of pigment makes for a great first step in your makeup routine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
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And another lot of shoppers swear by the iconic Clinique Black Honey lipstick, which provides a sheer wash of natural pigment that can be built to a rich berry hue.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Even geologically, the island is different: While the volcanic islands like Tortola and Virgin Gorda tower with craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea, Anegada is famously flat, little more than crumbles of coral emerging from crystal-clear waves.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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If your favorite part of the baked potato is the first few bites—where the fluffy, buttery potato interior meets the crispy, craggy outside skin—then this recipe is for you.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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America, meet the Orb: a bold new attempt to verify you’re not a bot — just by looking you in the eye.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Inspired by Spain’s vibrant tapas scene, Bulla’s brunch is all about shareable bites, bold flavors and a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere — perfect for honoring Mom.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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