as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
India declares a heat wave whenever temperatures are above 40 C (104 F) in the plains and 30 C (86 F) or more in its hilly regions.
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Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
This could prove to be especially dangerous given the hilly terrain and the influx of campers and people planning on spending time outdoors in the area.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Air quality will obviously also improve, a key concern in Jordan’s hilly capital Amman where emissions get trapped and are exacerbated by dust storms, and where the urban heat island effect can be very pronunced.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Biswajeet Banerjee, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
This could prove to be especially dangerous given the hilly terrain and the influx of campers and people planning on spending time outdoors in the area.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
To continue on this casita’s theme of relaxation, there’s also a huge outdoor tub where guests can enjoy a serene soak, watching the stars turn above the hilly landscape.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Air quality will obviously also improve, a key concern in Jordan’s hilly capital Amman where emissions get trapped and are exacerbated by dust storms, and where the urban heat island effect can be very pronunced.
—Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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Traffic was not rerouted, and many motorists along the mountainous route had no choice but to remain in their vehicles overnight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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Indonesia — Halmahera's volcanic rainforests This image features the mountainous Halmahera rainforest in Indonesia, revealing complex topography shaped by volcanic forces.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Felipe Cardenas: Due to sheer numbers and commitment, Boca’s ultras and travelling band of die-hard fans lit up the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pressure is on him and his team to replicate their earlier success, a tall order considering what a factor the sheer surprise of the phenomenon, impossible to replicate now, played back in 2021.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Hidden beneath dramatic cliffs, Moulin Huet Bay is a secluded cove sitting in the depths of Saint Martins, where turquoise waters cling to its craggy façade.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Those who make it to Santa Cruz after an hourlong ferry ride out of Ventura are rewarded with 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, vast sea caves and vibrant tide pools.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Sam's Club members can snag a bold new flavor of Lay's potato chips for the next family barbecue.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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What was once a bold ambition is now becoming a reality.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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