as in mounds
a small hill
The hummocks of grass dotting the landscape were easy to traverse.
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Noun
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Archaeologists are just beginning to understand how complex these mounds were.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026 -
This pie's tart lemon custard is surrounded by flaky, buttery pie crust, and topped with mounds of fluffy, golden-brown meringue.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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For the best experience, sit outside in the courtyard, under a trellis of vines, where you’ll be treated to uninterrupted view of the gardens and the mountains beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Puglia’s Adriatic coast is dramatic, especially between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli, where clear waters lap undulating cliffs and flow into the occasional sea cave.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to state officials, the property features steep canyons, limestone cliffs, rolling hills, and long stretches of the West Nueces River, all centered around a spring‑fed 30‑acre lake.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Rising from the Mediterranean, this little isle, full of dramatic peaks and grottoes, has been tempting travelers for 2,000 years.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Moose were plentiful, feeding and resting on grassy knolls.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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All the intricate meetings and rolling knolls, all the reliable critiques of the kids today, have left this former student in the ranking spirit.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following a resurgence during the pandemic, participation numbers hit record heights last year.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The records detail fascinating biographical information such as the town the immigrants were from, their ages, heights, even eye and hair colors, plus their occupation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Hummocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hummocks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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