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
Key features include a restoration of the river bluff and reintroduction of native plant species, including oak savanna and upland prairie.
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Mixed oak woods, pine and birch, upland rowan.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Different Habitats and Hunting Opportunities These kinds of properties are abundant in this part of Nebraska, which is prime territory for upland hunters.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Mixed oak woods, pine and birch, upland rowan.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Different Habitats and Hunting Opportunities These kinds of properties are abundant in this part of Nebraska, which is prime territory for upland hunters.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Our lovely Skeldale family stands together and suddenly notices the fires burning on other hills all across the countryside.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Royals fell in love with his competitiveness on and off the mound.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Adam has been throwing off a mound since early December and, with Padres pitchers and catchers set for their first official workout of spring on Wednesday morning, is now throwing full-go bullpen sessions.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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About one hour east, deep within the highlands of the Khotokha Valley, the 20-room Farm Retreat will debut later this year ($800 per night, all-inclusive, two-night minimum).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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The plane crashed in a very remote part of Emerald Mountain, a mountain with hiking and biking trails just across the Yampa River from Steamboat Springs, Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mountain travel was highly discouraged, according to the weather service, with snow reducing visibility, causing major delays and prompting chain controls likely on Interstate 80 and other mountain passes.—
Michael McGough
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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