as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
Wheelchair rentals are available at the main entrance, and most paths are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, though some hilly sections may require extra effort.
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Threaded throughout is an even cooler environment to send them back into, whether snowshoeing the gently hilly grounds or admiring the Front Range from a boulder while noting plant and insect species.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The fire ignited near Barham Drive and La Moree Road, in a hilly area along the eastern edge of the campus.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Threaded throughout is an even cooler environment to send them back into, whether snowshoeing the gently hilly grounds or admiring the Front Range from a boulder while noting plant and insect species.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The fire ignited near Barham Drive and La Moree Road, in a hilly area along the eastern edge of the campus.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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The 26-mile (42-kilometer) route takes hikers through steep, mountainous terrain, reaching altitudes of 4,200 meters (around 13,800 feet).—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Most of the mountainous regions in Colorado are our ancestral homelands.—
Shaun Chapoose,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The German supermodel attended the event in a brown figure-hugging corset dress with a scalloped neckline and sheer mesh cutouts on the sides, as well as a thigh-high slit and ruching at the hip.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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And that’s not to mention the sheer number of candidates or amount of money pouring into these races this year.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Vacation rentals dot the craggy hillsides like mushrooms.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement in southern Santorini, is built into the craggy cliffs and offers incredible views (plus, the famous red sand beach is here, just a 10-minute drive from this Airbnb).—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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New Orleans & Company describes the restaurant as a refined, elegant expression of Louisiana cooking rooted in Emeril Lagasse’s signature bold flavors.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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