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
Grizzlies were once plentiful in California, ranging across its wide valleys as well as along coastal and inland mountain ranges.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
During my most recent visit in 2025, my family and I spent time driving around on the mostly one-lane highway, through the hills and valleys of the six volcanoes that lie rumbling underneath the island.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
The Simien National Park is full of mountain peaks, valleys and rare wildlife.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Most casualties were in Kunar province, where people typically live in wood and mud-brick houses along steep valleys.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The inland East Bay valleys will be the hottest part of the region this weekend.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Temperatures during this period will warm up about 8 to 12 degrees along the coast and valleys and 4 to 8 degrees in the mountains.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Most casualties were in Kunar province, where people typically live in wood and mud-brick houses along steep valleys.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Each of these valleys have been followed by a climb to get back on the course in competition, the place where Woods thrives.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
During my most recent visit in 2025, my family and I spent time driving around on the mostly one-lane highway, through the hills and valleys of the six volcanoes that lie rumbling underneath the island.
—Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
The Simien National Park is full of mountain peaks, valleys and rare wildlife.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Most casualties were in Kunar province, where people typically live in wood and mud-brick houses along steep valleys.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The inland East Bay valleys will be the hottest part of the region this weekend.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Temperatures during this period will warm up about 8 to 12 degrees along the coast and valleys and 4 to 8 degrees in the mountains.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Most casualties were in Kunar province, where people typically live in wood and mud-brick houses along steep valleys.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Each of these valleys have been followed by a climb to get back on the course in competition, the place where Woods thrives.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valleys
Noun
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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Landscape painters, lithographers, and photographers introduced Easterners to the Romantic West of sublime landscapes filled with tow-ering peaks and deep canyons and Indians who seemed to exist only in small numbers, fated to disappear as American pioneers swept westward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among the ridges and hollows, the rover found small mineral nodules — bumpy, pea-sized formations that are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rover drivers must guide it across ridge tops and then down into sandy hollows.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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