as in ravines
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 valleys
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.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The westerly, onshore winds then disperse the fog inland through the valleys.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The most popular, First Passage to the West, runs between Vancouver and Banff, following historic rail lines through river valleys and mountain passes, with an overnight stop in Kamloops.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Strung through the valleys between the Mutumba Mountains in Akagera lie ten lakes, including Lake Rwanyakazinga.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The species’ range includes Panoche and Cuyama valleys and the Carrizo Plain in San Luis Obispo County.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Frost is possible in river valleys and rural areas of northern Missouri.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
The coastal mountains along Santa Cruz, Napa and Sonoma counties are more likely to receive 1-1½ inches across their valleys and 1½-2 inches across the mountains.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
When the set was ready, fans heard a story (narrated by Karol in Spanish, and projected onto the screens in English) about a girl who had to break from social expectations to find her voice, and who used that strength to create light, water, fire, and valleys.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The westerly, onshore winds then disperse the fog inland through the valleys.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The most popular, First Passage to the West, runs between Vancouver and Banff, following historic rail lines through river valleys and mountain passes, with an overnight stop in Kamloops.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Strung through the valleys between the Mutumba Mountains in Akagera lie ten lakes, including Lake Rwanyakazinga.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The species’ range includes Panoche and Cuyama valleys and the Carrizo Plain in San Luis Obispo County.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Frost is possible in river valleys and rural areas of northern Missouri.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
The coastal mountains along Santa Cruz, Napa and Sonoma counties are more likely to receive 1-1½ inches across their valleys and 1½-2 inches across the mountains.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
When the set was ready, fans heard a story (narrated by Karol in Spanish, and projected onto the screens in English) about a girl who had to break from social expectations to find her voice, and who used that strength to create light, water, fire, and valleys.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valleys
Noun
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Why not try and capture an image of the moon during each major phase (excluding the new moon) as the line separating night from day sweeps across the lunar surface throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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The reserve features high, broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park, Utah Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is known for spectacular scenery that includes colorful mountains, peaks, sandstone formations, canyons, waterfalls, cliffs, and wildlife.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Early the next morning, the crew hunted out some more canyons to cruise.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Rotund ewes are sometimes prone to getting pinned upside down in hollows by their own weight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maron explained that storms can dislodge baby birds from their nests, sweep young animals out of tree hollows and even flood ground nests used by cottontails and skunks.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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The island’s eastern region of Lasithi is home to dramatic gorges, small mountain villages, Europe’s largest natural palm forest—and fewer crowds.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The eldest of Scotland’s two national parks, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, is centered around Great Britain’s largest freshwater lake, Loch Lomond, alongside the mountains, forests, and glens of the Trossachs.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valleys. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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