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.
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Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphills
Noun
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Clouds, hills, buildings or even distant haze can block the view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The colors also evoke hazy Los Angeles skies, hills and buildings seen from a distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Uphills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphills. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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