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
  • Newly renovated and reopened, Octant Vila Monte is a boutique 55-room retreat set among the hills of the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost stretch of countryside and Mediterranean beaches.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • Some larger units offer panoramic terraces with views of Florence and the surrounding hills.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 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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“Uphills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphills. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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