as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
The options to get out in nature are endless, from boat trips to see the puffin colony on neighboring Isle of Canna to e-bike rides around the hilly peninsula to fishing excursions for brown trout and salmon.
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 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
Any other year, tens of thousands of Christians from around the world would walk down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 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
Any other year, tens of thousands of Christians from around the world would walk down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
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Meanwhile, Iran’s multi-layered strategy also means the US Navy has to guard against anti-ship missile launchers, which are hidden throughout hundreds of miles of rocky, mountainous terrain on the country’s southern coast.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Mischie’s comedy takes place in a remote, mountainous village in Romania where every one of the inhabitants has applied for government benefits, claiming disabilities of various kinds.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Not to mention, there’s the sheer natural beauty of the Verde River and the red-rock formations the region is known for.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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However, more adventure-minded travelers will love the independence of a car, available for rent from Paradise Jeep Rentals in Great Harbour, to access hilltop viewpoints of the craggy, windswept north coast, or rental homes hidden in the island's interior.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.
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