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
Set the scene Deliberately designed like a modern-day Acropolis, Amanzoe is poised on a hilltop with wide-screen views of the rolling valleys and smooth seas of the Peloponnese.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.
—Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The result is a network of gorgeous valleys and waterfalls.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Seismic waves traveling between the Diablo mountain range and the region’s valleys create a maze of fluctuating energy.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
So far there are no fresh signs after two nesting attempts, in 2008 and 2013, in northern lagoon fishing valleys suffered serious setbacks, including violent hail that killed dozens of birds.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Spanning 160 miles from east to west, our advice is to make this a multi-stay getaway—perhaps starting in ever-popular Chania or Heraklion before road tripping to quiet coastal enclaves, sleepy historic villages, and expansive mountain valleys.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
The Bruins will be in a better position if Geekie reduces the length of his shooting valleys.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The hottest temperatures are forecast in the desert valleys of California, Nevada, and Arizona, where the highs could climb into the 100s early in the week.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.
—Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The result is a network of gorgeous valleys and waterfalls.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Seismic waves traveling between the Diablo mountain range and the region’s valleys create a maze of fluctuating energy.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
So far there are no fresh signs after two nesting attempts, in 2008 and 2013, in northern lagoon fishing valleys suffered serious setbacks, including violent hail that killed dozens of birds.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Spanning 160 miles from east to west, our advice is to make this a multi-stay getaway—perhaps starting in ever-popular Chania or Heraklion before road tripping to quiet coastal enclaves, sleepy historic villages, and expansive mountain valleys.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
The Bruins will be in a better position if Geekie reduces the length of his shooting valleys.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The hottest temperatures are forecast in the desert valleys of California, Nevada, and Arizona, where the highs could climb into the 100s early in the week.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valleys
Noun
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Madeira’s cliffs and ravines are difficult enough that many walking holidays there are guided and focused on one part of the island, including the eight-mile forest hike through Ribeiro Frio.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Most long-distance Amtrak trains feature Sightseer Lounges with floor-to-ceiling glass domed windows, perfect for taking in the soaring desert canyons, rugged mountain ranges, and towering river gorges, all from the comfort of your seat.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Located off Highway 180, Roaring River Falls flows from Deadman and Cloud canyons deep in the park's wilderness.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Also, check for hollows in trunks that may mean the interior portion is rotting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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An easy way to do this is by applying bronzer to the temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jaw, as well as a bit on the bridge of your nose.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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And its landscape is otherworldly—with a rift valley, lava fields torn apart by tectonic forces, and gorges and fissures aplenty.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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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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Pause for lunch, then drift through fishing villages, beaches and glens that define Donegal’s rugged character.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 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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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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