as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
an uphill battle to eradicate poverty in an area of the state that has never known anything else
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as in hill
an upward slope
no matter where you go bicycle touring, the uphills always seem to outnumber the downhills
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Recent Examples of uphill
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Whether or not his client is guilty, Haller already faces an uphill climb in court.
—Carita Rizzo, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Some still use burros to lug water from the well uphill to the village.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Although the Eagle was safely uphill from the flood, Keith wasn’t as lucky with his other venue, the Outpost near Carrier Park on the French Broad.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Whether or not his client is guilty, Haller already faces an uphill climb in court.
—Carita Rizzo, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
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But the project is proving to be an uphill (or upstream) battle.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Some still use burros to lug water from the well uphill to the village.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphill
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The melodic lines, particularly for brass, are very difficult to navigate.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s reelection augurs two trends in U.S. foreign policy that will be difficult to reverse.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Down the hill toward Yellow Creek, Reeder pulled out a measuring tape at the base of one particularly large Douglas fir.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in the week, the couple escorted two reporters down the hill.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its distribution business and broadening its product range, despite the challenging economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The digital detox journey can be challenging, but many people discover it to be rewarding in the end.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Of course, hormones peak in November, but by late October, testosterone levels are on a sharp incline, nearing the top.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Heidrick’s 2024 board monitor data shows a steep incline in the number of diverse directors elected after 2019 that has since leveled off.Alena Botros, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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Delays or budget overruns can erode profitability, so maintaining rigorous oversight and having contingency plans in place are both essential to navigating the complexities of large-scale developments.Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Good said the ordinance, which took effect in April 2023, includes rigorous provisions for data collection, and the Housing Department has beefed up its data team to make sure the funding is transparent.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Every iPhone 16 has 8 GB of RAM, yet that’s cutting it close for the most demanding titles and can lead to crashes.Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Uphill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphill. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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