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 pygmy rattlesnake is usually found very near water and occasionally in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades.
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 13 June 2025
With seven miles of shoreline, the 892-acre park has plenty of space to explore tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Arid uplands and ephemeral wetlands host an exceptional array of life, from 13 species of frogs and more than 140 reptiles to 325 bird species like mulga parrots and nankeen kestrels.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 13 June 2025
With seven miles of shoreline, the 892-acre park has plenty of space to explore tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Arid uplands and ephemeral wetlands host an exceptional array of life, from 13 species of frogs and more than 140 reptiles to 325 bird species like mulga parrots and nankeen kestrels.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to manager John Schneider, the mound meeting with Hoffman was just another way in which Guerrero is adjusting to being not only the face, but one of the emotional leaders of the Blue Jays.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Baseball teams rely on consistent productivity both on the pitching mound and in the batter’s box during the course of a season, much like business units depend on meeting sales quotas and company objectives throughout the fiscal year.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Stanley collected the new species in Simien Mountains National Park, the largest national park in Ethiopia in the north-central highlands.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Herzog’s new documentary Ghost Elephants, about the search for a mysterious herd of elephants reportedly living in in the highlands of Angola, will play of Out of Competition on Thursday followed by a masterclass by the director.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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But for the 2025/2026 season, this mountain destination is set to draw not only sports enthusiasts but also design aficionados, thanks to a striking new renovation at the resort’s restaurant , M by The Alinea Group.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Light broke through the mountains in flickers, then vanished as the storm thickened.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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