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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hillocky
Adjective
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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 -
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 hilly terrain can be sapping, but Emery developed a passion for long walks and bike rides to clear his thoughts.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The race started to thin out in the hilly latter stages, eventually leaving only Lokedi and Obiri to battle for the victory.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, and threats to its sovereignty, dramatically transformed the race.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The artwork resembles the shell of a room that is unravelled to form a flat, vertical structure, like a deconstructed box.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Look for spaces in your home that are unfinished, such as the basement or garage, where vertical storage won’t feel out of place.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Rip currents are fast flowing streams of water that form perpendicular to the beach.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The following year, researchers excavated a set of about 12 footprints that appeared to walk in a line, then found another set of footprints running perpendicular.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Hillocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hillocky. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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