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as in piles
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
the ants made little hills of dirt
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as in mounds
an area of high ground
a town nestled in a valley surrounded by green hills
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as in inclines
an upward slope
I got stuck behind a truck going up a hill in a no-passing zone
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as in banks
to form into a pile or ridge of earth
hilled peat moss around the rosebushes to protect them from the freeze
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Recent Examples of hills
Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.
—Cristine Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Somewhere in the hills outside the city of Karjat in India, there is a marvelous house that bridges the gap between two pieces of land.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026
Whipping winds can quickly spread the flames, and with the dry brush blanketing hills across South Orange County, minutes matter.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The Sandy Fire broke out on Monday morning in the hills above Simi Valley, located roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, according to a statement released by California Governor Gavin Newsomâs Office.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As those new ranges appear on the horizon, older mountains that had seemed forbiddingly steep begin to resemble gentle hills.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The good news is there’s still a long way to go, and while there are plenty of hills to climb, that’s just part of the experience.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Natural fibers and hues of terracotta and maple decorate the property’s 134 rooms, which either face the beach or the hills.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
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In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.
—Cristine Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Somewhere in the hills outside the city of Karjat in India, there is a marvelous house that bridges the gap between two pieces of land.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026
Whipping winds can quickly spread the flames, and with the dry brush blanketing hills across South Orange County, minutes matter.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The Sandy Fire broke out on Monday morning in the hills above Simi Valley, located roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, according to a statement released by California Governor Gavin Newsomâs Office.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 May 2026
As those new ranges appear on the horizon, older mountains that had seemed forbiddingly steep begin to resemble gentle hills.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The good news is there’s still a long way to go, and while there are plenty of hills to climb, that’s just part of the experience.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Natural fibers and hues of terracotta and maple decorate the property’s 134 rooms, which either face the beach or the hills.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hills
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Teams at the top of CNBC's soccer rankings are global brands that collect big piles of cash from tickets, sponsorships and broadcasting rights.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Officially, Usyk won the fight via 11th-round TKO, but there are mounds of controversy around referee Mark Lyson's decision to stop the bout in the penultimate round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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When the storm passed, the group of five was stuck under mounds of debris and unable to escape.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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Four minute into the game, Pop Isaacs banks a 3-pointer to put the Aggies ahead 8-4.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 1% floor on corporate deductions stacks directly against the existing 10% cap.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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While earring stacks have dominated jewelry trends for years, one-piece ear cuffs give major main character energy and are the perfect grab-and-go accessory for styling this summer.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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In true Swiss fashion, Wengen features a number of chalet-style homes, snowcapped mountains, and bucolic scenes in nearly every direction.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The trailers show that Eternia was once a vibrant alien-like world with multi-colored forests, massive mountains and fortresses with towering faces carved into their entrances.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The history-making number of 274 ascents occurred on Wednesday, May 20, amid clear weather, the Associated Press, the BBC and ABC News reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Like generations of potential treatments before it, KRSA-028 is designed to break down a protein called amyloid that clumps up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Hills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hills. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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