as in valley
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
a hunting lodge in a secluded dale in the country
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Recent Examples of dale
The fiberglass artworks built by the Ángeleses are enormous, measuring nearly 8 feet tall, 9 feet wide and 4 feet deep, and visually stunning against the hills and dales of Sonoma Valley.
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Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Nov. 2024
There are exclusive discounts outside the two-day dale as well as other perks.
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Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
29 June 2024
Autumn color usually lasts into early November, so there’s time for several fall drives over hill and dale in our corner of Arkansas.
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Arkansas Online,
18 Oct. 2022
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Nov. 2024
There are exclusive discounts outside the two-day dale as well as other perks.
—
Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
29 June 2024
Autumn color usually lasts into early November, so there’s time for several fall drives over hill and dale in our corner of Arkansas.
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Arkansas Online,
18 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dale
valley
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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“Dale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dale. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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