as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
However, Aguiar said that undulating, hilly terrain could provide a better workout and that walking outside could boost enjoyment and mental health.
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Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
To my right was a verdant, hilly landscape dotted with towering trees, while on my left, our first stop—the charming Barra Vieja—was already packed with drinkers.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The hilly terrain can be sapping, but Emery developed a passion for long walks and bike rides to clear his thoughts.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The race started to thin out in the hilly latter stages, eventually leaving only Lokedi and Obiri to battle for the victory.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
To my right was a verdant, hilly landscape dotted with towering trees, while on my left, our first stop—the charming Barra Vieja—was already packed with drinkers.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The hilly terrain can be sapping, but Emery developed a passion for long walks and bike rides to clear his thoughts.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The race started to thin out in the hilly latter stages, eventually leaving only Lokedi and Obiri to battle for the victory.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
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Limpopo, a mountainous province that’s divided from Zimbabwe and Botswana by the Limpopo River, is one of the more underserved parts of South Africa.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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When Neo awakens, we are lost amid mountainous, industrial pods.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Even so, the sheer variety of different tasks—and the ways those tasks are presented in different parts of the game's massive map—should keep the P-Switch hunt from feeling dull or rote.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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The White Lotus star accessorized with sheer lace gloves and bright pink sunglasses.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Here, the mountains tower above picturesque villages, vineyards, and valleys; for some of the best views of the craggy summits, book a suite at Forestis—a spa resort tucked away in the mountains above the town of Brixen.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Dodger Stadium is 63 years old, and the concrete above Aquino’s seat appeared craggy in some places.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Now retired, Nouveau Chapeau is helping Charis get back to bolder colors and patterns.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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From the postwar period to present, perhaps no nation of carmakers has made bolder strides or wielded greater influence on manufacturers and consumers alike than Japan.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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