uphills

noun

plural of uphill
as in hills
an upward slope no matter where you go bicycle touring, the uphills always seem to outnumber the downhills

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Recent Examples of uphills The Full Moon uphills are such a unique way to gather with the community. — Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
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  1. hills
  2. inclines
Noun
  • Then there are the grounds themselves, nestled in the picturesque Surrey hills and brimming with picturesque scenery.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Either way, their kids are left to their own devices, which means snorting coke off the coffee table, doing homework during happy hour, and hosting lavish parties at their big empty homes in the Hollywood hills.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
    — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of inclines

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