as in hill
an area of high ground
there are permanent glaciers in the cool, humid highlands of the Pacific Northwest
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Recent Examples of highland
The Pacific side offers a hot and dry climate; the Caribbean side is humid and warmer; while in the highlands, there’s more rain and lower temperatures.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero comes from a more humid part of the highlands and is made from papalote agave native to the area.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
In contrast, highland sloths did not possess this adaptation, leading to a significant rise in their resting metabolic rate and a need for more food.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
Travelers who want to immerse themselves in the stunning jungles and misty highlands of this enigmatic part of Mexico will love exploring Chiapas.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero comes from a more humid part of the highlands and is made from papalote agave native to the area.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
In contrast, highland sloths did not possess this adaptation, leading to a significant rise in their resting metabolic rate and a need for more food.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
Travelers who want to immerse themselves in the stunning jungles and misty highlands of this enigmatic part of Mexico will love exploring Chiapas.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highland
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Wildfires are supposed to be in the hills — in the wild — not on the beach, and certainly not inside the borders of one of the biggest and best-prepared cities on the planet.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The hydrants are fed by three one-million gallon tanks in the Pacific Palisades hills.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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More news: Pirates, Mets, Blue Jays Have Interest in Yankees' Free Agent: Report Since then, Verlander has struggled to stay on the mound — and be effective when healthy.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Or soak up lessons on mentality and mound presence on flights and bus rides and so many quiet moments in the dugout?Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The site also boasts grasslands, dry forests and upland areas — just about every habitat southern Indiana has to offer.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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The country’s upland areas are covered by a patchwork of teams made up of locals from all walks of life.Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
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In the mountains, snow will continue to fall throughout the day and overnight Saturday, forecasters said.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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This past fall, the Bridge Fire burned new patches of the mountains, with flames creeping toward the mountain town of Wrightwood and the ski slopes.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highland. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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