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
For California and Oregon, the NWS said high temperatures in the triple digits, including up to 110 degrees in western Siskiyou County's valleys would be possible.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
However, some fog development may occur near and southeast of I-71 and in the river valley areas.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Even though Lake of the Prairies is situated in a deep – and very scenic – valley, north winds or south winds can be a pain.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The area where the most recent deadly floods struck is known as flash flood alley because of hills and valleys.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
However, some fog development may occur near and southeast of I-71 and in the river valley areas.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Even though Lake of the Prairies is situated in a deep – and very scenic – valley, north winds or south winds can be a pain.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
The area where the most recent deadly floods struck is known as flash flood alley because of hills and valleys.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valley
Noun
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Other distinctive features of the main lodge include a dining room with canyon views, saloon, sunroom, auditorium and post office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Temperatures at the lowest canyon elevations will be well into the triple digits on Monday.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 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,
14 July 2025
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In a ravine near the home, officers found the bodies of two adults and a teen, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The gorge is an unusual place for northern Michigan.—
Carl T. Johnson,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
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However, dogs that gorge on cicadas will find their exoskeletons difficult to digest, resulting in an upset stomach, abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Habitat degradation caused by feral sheep also likely played a role in its decline, reducing the availability of nesting sites in tree hollows and shrubland.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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There was a leanness to the boy’s cheeks, with skeletal hollows visible beneath his collarbones, but his face and hands were clean and his cap appeared to be new.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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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 26 Jul. 2025.
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