1
as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
a cloud-capped hump straddles the border separating the two countries
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as in hills
an area of high ground
the grassy hump at the center of the park is a popular sledding spot during the winter
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as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
the farmers had to really hump to get the harvest in before the rains
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as in speeds
to proceed or move quickly
the boat was really humping before the motor started to sputter all of a sudden
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Recent Examples of humps
Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Traffic-calming measures such as electronic speed monitors, analog stop signs and speed humps require significant fundraising.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Troll nightcrawler harness rigs 20 to 30 feet deep along flats, points and humps.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
The full journey—there and back—would span 50 miles and climb a total of 7,100 feet, across two camel-like humps.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Bogotá, Colombia installed parabolic speed humps, which were previously not authorized in 50 km/h corridors, and sustained police speed enforcement.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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And a four-corner hydraulic-lift system takes the worry out of speed humps or heavily rutted roads.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Traffic-calming measures such as electronic speed monitors, analog stop signs and speed humps require significant fundraising.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Troll nightcrawler harness rigs 20 to 30 feet deep along flats, points and humps.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
The full journey—there and back—would span 50 miles and climb a total of 7,100 feet, across two camel-like humps.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Bogotá, Colombia installed parabolic speed humps, which were previously not authorized in 50 km/h corridors, and sustained police speed enforcement.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humps
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Only a couple of mountains haven’t been climbed by this all-time group, but facing the winningest program in state history (Watertown) – and potentially second-seeded Sandwich (15-1-2) in the final – gives it a chance to.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Within the eyewall, total structural failure is likely, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The show follows Snow's Sophie, who struggles to adjust to a new life in Texas but forms a close and complicated bond with Akerman's Margo.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many believe if Gabriel struggles again Sunday against the Patriots that the Browns could use the following week’s bye to prepare Sanders for his first career start against the Jets the following week.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Total structural failure is likely near the path of Melissa, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The train operates year-round and has views of rugged peaks, alpine meadows, and the valley below.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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That early connection means that when confusion peaks, a patient has someone already in place who knows their story, their team, and their next steps.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Boise and Garden City races One candidate running for Boise City Council has past drug charges, the Statesman found.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Filmmaker Jordan Peele's feature debut and first venture into the realm of horror is an almost flawless, emotional roller coaster that races on the tracks of both Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Stepford Wives (1975).—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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For decades, the Algarve has been beloved for its endless sunny days and dramatic coastlines with its picturesque beaches, craggy cliffs, and hidden caves.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s about to be a wonderful new way to visit the giant sequoias, waterfalls, two remaining glaciers, and dizzying granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome at Yosemite National Park.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Humps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humps. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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