as in valleys
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
settled in a lush vale in the shadow of the mountains
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Recent Examples of vales
Her journey takes her to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But Mary’s journey takes her far beyond that familiar estate — to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But Mary’s journey takes her far beyond that familiar estate — to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vales
valleys
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On Mother’s Day, the San Francisco Bay shoreline could experience highs in the 70s to mid-80s, with Silicon Valley and the inland East Bay valleys reaching the lower 90s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The westerly, onshore winds then disperse the fog inland through the valleys.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vales. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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