as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
Hiking Hiking is a low-impact aerobic activity that can be performed on park trails, forest preserves, or hilly paths.
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Peggy Lovett, 59, is a D.C. native who lives on a short block tucked inside Eckington, a hilly, largely residential community with homes from the late 19th century.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
There’s the hilly Lavaux vineyards which were deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, picturesque towns that hug the coastline and cities like Montreux and Vevey.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Peggy Lovett, 59, is a D.C. native who lives on a short block tucked inside Eckington, a hilly, largely residential community with homes from the late 19th century.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
There’s the hilly Lavaux vineyards which were deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, picturesque towns that hug the coastline and cities like Montreux and Vevey.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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Easter Or Die followed ten celebs who were invited to a mountainous snowbound resort.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lumina is the first science fiction entry to be shot in Morocco, particularly in the mountainous regions of Marrakech and Ouarzazate, providing it with a distinct cinematic appearance.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Underneath his post was a video shared by SpaceX—footage of craggy ice caps, taken by the company’s Dragon spacecraft during a private mission.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mountains, glaciers, craggy coastlines and millions of seals, whales, penguins and seabirds are present here.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From the lobby to rooms, restaurants, and the rooftop, neutral backdrops are layered with metallic accents, and bold and energetic colors like emerald green, saffron yellow, fiery chili pepper red, and Mediterranean blue.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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After years of pandemic fallout, opioid deaths, and declining public trust, the agency needs bold, decisive leadership.—
Michael Mina,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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