1
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
the ants made little hills of dirt
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2
as in mound
an area of high ground
a town nestled in a valley surrounded by green hills
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3
as in ascent
an upward slope
I got stuck behind a truck going up a hill in a no-passing zone
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Recent Examples of hill
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The pedestrian bridge that connects the structure, located down the hill from the town and over a highway, is closed.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
This driveline has terrain response control with selectable driving and off road modes, low traction launch and hill decent control, and a dynamic air suspension system with automatic access height with adaptive dynamics.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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Noun
And watching in your car is optional; feel free to set up a lawn chair or spread a blanket on its expansive grassy hill to get the full alfresco film-going experience.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
The pedestrian bridge that connects the structure, located down the hill from the town and over a highway, is closed.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
That’s something Mamaw used to say to describe her or her family … hill people or hillbillies.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
This driveline has terrain response control with selectable driving and off road modes, low traction launch and hill decent control, and a dynamic air suspension system with automatic access height with adaptive dynamics.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hill
Noun
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Listen to this article Outside of the typical deviled eggs, carrot cake and piles of candy known to come with Easter, San Diego’s restaurants have more to offer.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The rugs were made using five different weaving techniques, including Beni’s debut of the Rabat method—characterized by fine knotting and low pile for elegant, exacting detail.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound for Los Angeles, with Jesus Luzardo on the hill for Philadelphia.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sosa and Johan Rojas started because the opponent had a lefty on the mound.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The latter franchise is gearing up for the playoffs and perhaps an ascent to the NBA's summit, where the Larry O'Brien Trophy awaits.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don’t forget sunscreen, sturdy athletic shoes, and layers; some people find trekking poles help with balance during the ascent.—
Jamie Siebrase,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They had been left openly stacked by toilets, stashed in closets, and crammed in a pool pump house in a portrayal of arrogant disdain for protocols of American national security.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kate Hudson has visited with mom Goldie Hawn and daughter Rani, and Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon hosted a getaway that included an al fresco rustic dinner stacked with A-listers from Jennifer Aniston to Kristen Bell.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Measurements officials have taken at about 260 sites across the Sierra show that the northern mountains have more snow than the southern areas.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, officials implemented the first tourist tax of ¥2,000 (about $13.33) and a visitor limit for the iconic and sacred mountain due to an influx of human traffic jams and littering, USA TODAY previously reported.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The burial chamber was uncovered at the base of a desert cliff almost 23 feet beneath Abydos, one of Egypt’s oldest cities about 300 miles south of Cairo and roughly six miles from the Nile River.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Mar. 2025
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Researchers uncovered the tomb at the mountain, at the base of a high desert cliff where strong winds carry gusts of sand.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pro tip: Ratchet up the incline to engage more of your hamstrings and glutes, or to prepare for a run or hike on hilly terrain.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix is a springtime magnet for outdoors lovers as well, and many visitors gravitate to the spectacular hike up the steep inclines and rocky surfaces of Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail.—
Cindy Barks,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
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And Queen will be forever etched in Terps lore after banking a fadeaway jumper before the final horn sounded that cemented a 72-71 win against Colorado State on March 23 that sent the team to its first Sweet 16 since 2016.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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Try £150m as a conversation-starter but don’t bank on that conversation enduring.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hill. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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