as in hill
an area of high ground
the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose
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Recent Examples of upland
Farmers in the area are also vitally important to protecting the natural landscape, as parts of Swaledale and the surrounding uplands are designated as Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
New law affect the use of cellular trail cameras, drones, and thermals for hunting big game and upland birds for part of the year.
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Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.
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Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
Coral barrier reefs protect beaches and uplands.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upland
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
New law affect the use of cellular trail cameras, drones, and thermals for hunting big game and upland birds for part of the year.
—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.
—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
Coral barrier reefs protect beaches and uplands.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for upland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.
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The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.
Noun
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Fittingly, on Saturday, Yamamoto took the mound against the Padres and threw seven shutout innings.
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Joyce was on the verge of returning to the major leagues in late May, but he was shut down and didn’t get back on a mound for nearly a month.
Noun
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The Simbari people of Papua New Guinea’s eastern highlands separate boys from their mothers around the age of nine.
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The Macallan Importantly, this is the first time that Macallan fans will be able to have this type of experience without going through global travel retail or venturing into the heart of the remote Scottish highlands.
Noun
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Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves.
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That caught the attention of vineyard consultant Ken Swegles, who subsequently put him to work during harvest at dozens of small sites throughout the mountains.
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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