as in hills
an area of high ground
the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose
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Recent Examples of uplands
Many hundreds of years ago, Hawaiians planted breadfruit, and the trees captured the spring water that flowed from the uplands, keeping the soil moist.
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Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Today, the uplands are so broadly sunlit that most analysts say future interest rate cuts from the Fed are now likely pushed off into the far distance.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Farmers in the area are also vitally important to protecting the natural landscape, as parts of Swaledale and the surrounding uplands are designated as Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Coral barrier reefs protect beaches and uplands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) explains that Grand Canyon National Park is located entirely within the state of Arizona and encompasses 278 miles of the Colorado River and its surrounding uplands.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 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
Pygmy rattlesnakes are found near water and sometimes in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades, according to the TWRA.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Today, the uplands are so broadly sunlit that most analysts say future interest rate cuts from the Fed are now likely pushed off into the far distance.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Farmers in the area are also vitally important to protecting the natural landscape, as parts of Swaledale and the surrounding uplands are designated as Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Coral barrier reefs protect beaches and uplands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) explains that Grand Canyon National Park is located entirely within the state of Arizona and encompasses 278 miles of the Colorado River and its surrounding uplands.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 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
Pygmy rattlesnakes are found near water and sometimes in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades, according to the TWRA.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplands
Noun
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has been working with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Control to identify trouble spots along roadways, steep hills and other areas.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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There are a surprisingly high number of weak ski resort courses, and many better golf operations tend to be at smaller market ski hills, so my focus is on the best golf courses at ski resorts, regardless of the size of the ski operations.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The brown seaweed has piled up along beaches throughout the region, leaving behind large mounds that many visitors say are affecting their beach experience.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Apalachee people, who built large ceremonial mounds that still exist, flourished here from about 1000 AD to the early 16th century, until invasion by the Spanish.—
Jeff VanderMeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The Macallan Importantly, this is the first time that Macallan fans will be able to have this type of experience without going through global travel retail or venturing into the heart of the remote Scottish highlands.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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West Highland Way, Scotland — Easy village-to-village walking through the western highlands.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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For outdoor enthusiasts, the system now features excursions like the trek up the Eiðiskollur cliffs towering above the northern village of Eiði.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Meanwhile, thunderstorms could develop in the mountains later this week, bringing the potential for lightning, gusty winds and brief showers, according to the National Weather Service.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The couple own and are the only employees of a small auto shop just west of Appalachian State University in the North Carolina mountains.—
Andrew Jones,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uplands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uplands. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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