as in hill
an area of high ground
the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose
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Recent Examples of upland
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The storm stretched from the Texas Panhandle, across the upland South and Midwest to the southern Mid-Atlantic states.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026
Key features include a restoration of the river bluff and reintroduction of native plant species, including oak savanna and upland prairie.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The storm stretched from the Texas Panhandle, across the upland South and Midwest to the southern Mid-Atlantic states.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026
Key features include a restoration of the river bluff and reintroduction of native plant species, including oak savanna and upland prairie.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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The city is surrounded by rolling hills that turn a vivid green in spring and are dotted with incredible wineries that offer sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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South Palms guests looking for a proper day trip can arrange the resort’s private van ride to the Chocolate Hills, a stunning (and bizarre) geographical phenomenon of over 1,200 inexplicably conical hills that turn brown during the first half of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From there, Partida grounded out to second and Chestnut popped up to the third baseman in front of the mound.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Plants develop as a gently spreading mound that looks lovely trailing over rocky ledges and stone walls or spilling from containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Boyes, a conservation biologist designated a National Geographic Explorer, has been searching Angola’s highlands for a mysterious, elusive herd of what have been named Ghost Elephants deep within its forests.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Boyes believes that Henry has living descendants roaming the Angolan highlands and is determined to confirm a genetic link.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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To the east is a jaw-dropping view of snowy Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, which lies in the distance beyond the sand.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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At Jay Peak in northern Vermont, there’s a notable absence of Canadian school trips that previously helped fill the 3,800-foot mountain and associated water park, said General Manager Steve Wright.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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