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
The expansive preserve is known for its forested uplands, canyon rims, boulders, sandstone cliffs, breathtaking bluffs, and mesmerizing waterfalls.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
The site also boasts grasslands, dry forests and upland areas — just about every habitat southern Indiana has to offer.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
The country’s upland areas are covered by a patchwork of teams made up of locals from all walks of life.
—Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
Aided by legislation that rewards landowners for increasing the biodiversity of the Welsh uplands, his group has been planting trees — more than 300,000 at this point, including that rowan.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
The site also boasts grasslands, dry forests and upland areas — just about every habitat southern Indiana has to offer.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
The country’s upland areas are covered by a patchwork of teams made up of locals from all walks of life.
—Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
Aided by legislation that rewards landowners for increasing the biodiversity of the Welsh uplands, his group has been planting trees — more than 300,000 at this point, including that rowan.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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This clue immediately brought to mind an image of Calvin and Hobbes in their red WAGON careening down a hill.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Shohei Ohtani isn’t expected back on the mound until at least the midway point of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Glasnow becomes the 13th Dodgers pitcher to hit the IL this season, which doesn't consider Shohei Ohtani missing time on the mound as well.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rum, specifically Ron Libertad—distilled in the highlands of Chiapas in partnership with eight local families—honors the heritage of the local indigenous population.—
Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu,
Bon Appétit,
18 Feb. 2025
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Crafted in the highlands of Jalisco by Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero, one of Mexico’s most trusted, respected and awarded tequila authorities, produces a line of premium tequilas that includes blanco, reposado, añejo and cristalino.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Later in the evening, Hield picked Curry’s brain about the pros and cons of leaning into a small lineup or going more traditional, all to counter Adams, the New Zealand mountain in their way.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Interior valleys, mountains and deserts could see wind gusts of up to 35 mph.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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