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
Plus, the patterns originate in different valleys and regions, getting passed down and adapted over time.
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Blair Braverman, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood The hotel is in the Val Pusteria, one of the largest valleys in the region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Mars is famous for its volcanoes, canyons and ancient river valleys, but some of its most active geology happens in slow motion, powered by air.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
By Saturday, that will turn into snow for the central Plains, the Mississippi and the Tennessee valleys and into North Carolina.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
From there, the sprawling wintry mess of snow, sleet and freezing rain will impact much of the South, mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the mid-Atlantic this weekend.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Phillips said highs should be in the low 70s for the valleys and mid-to-upper 60s near the coast by Wednesday, with a chance of light rain Wednesday night into Thursday.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
In some valleys, more than 6 feet (2 meters) of rain fall per year, while higher elevations commonly receive closer to 13 feet (4 meters).
—Stephen Acabado, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Blair Braverman, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood The hotel is in the Val Pusteria, one of the largest valleys in the region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Mars is famous for its volcanoes, canyons and ancient river valleys, but some of its most active geology happens in slow motion, powered by air.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
By Saturday, that will turn into snow for the central Plains, the Mississippi and the Tennessee valleys and into North Carolina.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
From there, the sprawling wintry mess of snow, sleet and freezing rain will impact much of the South, mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the mid-Atlantic this weekend.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Phillips said highs should be in the low 70s for the valleys and mid-to-upper 60s near the coast by Wednesday, with a chance of light rain Wednesday night into Thursday.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
In some valleys, more than 6 feet (2 meters) of rain fall per year, while higher elevations commonly receive closer to 13 feet (4 meters).
—Stephen Acabado, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valleys
Noun
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So where fiber connections may be expensive to make (think rivers and ravines, for instance), or where permitting is very challenging, FSO could provide just the solution.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Dec. 2025
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However, the weeks surrounding them can provide spectacular views of their own, as the line separating night from day, known as the terminator, sweeps across its surface, throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Yet, these sleek, wild, predator cats roam the foothills and mountains from Ventura to San Diego, slipping in and out of millions of backyards and dozens of local canyons mostly unseen, except for those fuzzy images captured by trail cameras and home surveillance videos.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Swipe it onto the hollows of the cheeks, across the forehead, and across the bridge of the nose for that just-got-back-from-vacation glow.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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The ideal of wuwei (无为, effortless action) is commonly illustrated by the famous story of Cook Ding, who learned to follow the hollows and openings of an animal’s body and effortlessly wielded his knife to carve an ox.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Then there’s the ice that’s been frozen in its tracks while cascading down cliffs and gorges.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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Turn off your notifications and explore the string of eight state parks in the area, marveling at massive waterfalls, river gorges, and sweeping Superior views.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Valleys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valleys. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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