as in canyon
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
the valley will be the first to flood if the river rises
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Recent Examples of valley
The valley then was a patchwork of ecosystems, with grazing land for game, berry and mushroom patches, and healthy, diverse stands of trees.
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Stephen Maher, Time, 2 July 2025
In the early days of April, a low-pressure system blew into Kentucky, parking itself over the region and dumping a mind-boggling amount of water into the Ohio River valley.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Three elegant bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen and the dramatic fireplace built from on-site stones offer both comfort and grandeur, with living spaces opening onto patios overlooking the river valley.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
The restaurant overlooks the Little Sugar Creek valley and offers a multicourse tasting menu by reservation only.
Conifer, Cooper's first restaurant, is known for a completely gluten-free menu, which changes seasonally.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
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Stephen Maher, Time, 2 July 2025
In the early days of April, a low-pressure system blew into Kentucky, parking itself over the region and dumping a mind-boggling amount of water into the Ohio River valley.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Three elegant bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen and the dramatic fireplace built from on-site stones offer both comfort and grandeur, with living spaces opening onto patios overlooking the river valley.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
The restaurant overlooks the Little Sugar Creek valley and offers a multicourse tasting menu by reservation only.
Conifer, Cooper's first restaurant, is known for a completely gluten-free menu, which changes seasonally.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valley
Noun
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One of its most scenic routes cuts through a dramatic river canyon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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Unlike that other world-famous attraction, this majestic canyon system inside the Daniel Boone National Forest is just a two-hour drive from Louisville.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Still, leaping over a 100-foot ravine with a baby clinging to your back seems like a daring choice.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Burgess Falls This park has a truly breathtaking sight that's worth a hike: four waterfalls that cascade down from more than 250 feet into a natural gorge.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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In addition to offering stunning river canyon views, the gorge is home to the highest concentration of waterfalls in the U.S. with ample opportunities to hike, bike, or even canoe or kayak.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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One of the biggest temperate rainforests in the United States, the Hoh Rain Forest is worth visiting just for fantastical trails like the Hall of Mosses and Hoh River Trail that wind through peaceful glens of trees positively dripping with moss.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tree Hollows Tree hollows can collect rainwater and provide the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The hollow is about three miles long and less than half as wide.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And, far and near, through vale and hill, Are faces that attest the same; The proud heart flashing through the eyes, At sound of Rob Roy’s name.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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The 2021 Caldor Fire raced toward the South Lake Tahoe neighborhood of Christmas Valley, tucked in a secluded vale.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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But more than 24,000 square miles where these states converge around the Mississippi was untouched by the ice sheets, leaving hills and dales to roll freely, secreting forest-banked rivers and sandstone sentinels.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valley. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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