as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
The race started to thin out in the hilly latter stages, eventually leaving only Lokedi and Obiri to battle for the victory.
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Yes Accessible alternative: Franklin Canyon Park loop The Betty B. Dearing Trail and Dearing Mountain Trail together are a hilly trek through canyons teeming with life.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Course Conditions Challenging conditions like hilly terrain, high elevations, or uneven trails can slow your pace.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
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.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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George Ramsay, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Yes Accessible alternative: Franklin Canyon Park loop The Betty B. Dearing Trail and Dearing Mountain Trail together are a hilly trek through canyons teeming with life.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Course Conditions Challenging conditions like hilly terrain, high elevations, or uneven trails can slow your pace.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
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.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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Bordering Honduras to the south and Costa Rica to the north, Nicaragua shares aspects of both — mountainous terrain, defined dry and rainy seasons, the threat of hurricanes, and a challenging transportation network.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The villages in this mountainous landscape are home to a pastoral nomadic community that has lived for generations in close connection with the land.—
Natela Grigalashvili,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Most advice about LinkedIn growth focuses on sheer numbers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Some of music’s biggest names (and harshest critics) have marveled at the sheer range of Darin’s work, which spanned everything from jazz, swing and pop to folk and country.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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High atop a particularly craggy one, the rainfall gets a toehold beneath soil clinging to a very steep and slightly concave slope of rock.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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The quest to see this prehistoric art involves an extraordinary adventure: a trek of about 75 miles across the craggy plateau where there is nothing but nature.—
Angela Dansby,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This is maximalism to a T: a big stripe, a ruffle detail, a bold contrast.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
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While some men gravitate toward bold logos or avant-garde streetwear, Powers advises balance.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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