as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
Sculptures are scattered hundred yards to a few miles apart on hilly terrain and steep inclines.
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Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 4 Sep. 2025
Handlebar brakes are recommended for hilly areas, where foot brakes handle flat terrain best.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
In hilly or mountainous county, pin benches between two ridges.
—M.d. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
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Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 4 Sep. 2025
Handlebar brakes are recommended for hilly areas, where foot brakes handle flat terrain best.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
In hilly or mountainous county, pin benches between two ridges.
—M.d. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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For nearly four decades, Armenia and Azerbaijan have skirmished with each other, primarily over Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous region that both countries claim.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a small region of the mountainous forests in Brazil, the peaks meet the clouds and humidity fills the air.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls, and was paired with a cathedral veil.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After exploring the site, newcomers to Gozo can make their way to Victoria—the island’s largest city that’s home to a historic walled district—or venture beyond the interior to the craggy shoreline, with natural features like Dwejra Bay and the Sanap Cliffs serving as ideal sunset spots.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In one of the photos provided by Harper Moyski’s family ahead of her memorial service on Sunday, Harper is seen looking across a valley at a craggy mountain inside what appears to be Zion National Park in Utah.—
Todd Melby,
Twin Cities,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now, Courtney Brown, an associate professor at Southern Methodist University (SMU), has taken a bold and creative step forward.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Backstage, hair and makeup looks were designed to echo the avant-garde edge of his collection—a reminder that timeless beauty can be both bold and modern.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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