as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
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.
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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
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
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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
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
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The city’s mountainous surroundings are difficult for deliveries, but an Amazon station has helped speed them up.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Back then, the tall angled ceilings seemed to soar and the breakfast combos looked mountainous.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Others quipped about the sheer volume of new songs to listen to.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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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
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Aries March 21 – April 19 A bold move could set exciting momentum in motion today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, energizing routines and ambitions that benefit from bold follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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