1
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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2
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
the ants made little hills of dirt
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3
as in mound
an area of high ground
a town nestled in a valley surrounded by green hills
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Recent Examples of hill
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
On top of a hill with a view of the canyon off Olinda Drive, about a dozen firefighters trained their eyes on the wildfire as helicopter after helicopter dropped water and large tanker planes made retardant drops.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Some members say conversations are still ongoing about redistricting in Indiana, though Thursday’s vote makes that hill a steeper climb for Republicans with a candidate deadline in February fast-approaching.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2025
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Noun
However, Michael has a huge hill to climb in order to beat Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time; the Queen movie raked in $910 million worldwide during its theatrical run while also earning its star Rami Malek a Best Actor Oscar.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
On top of a hill with a view of the canyon off Olinda Drive, about a dozen firefighters trained their eyes on the wildfire as helicopter after helicopter dropped water and large tanker planes made retardant drops.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Some members say conversations are still ongoing about redistricting in Indiana, though Thursday’s vote makes that hill a steeper climb for Republicans with a candidate deadline in February fast-approaching.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hill
Noun
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To see Ben’s growth, to see Jon, his rapid ascent, and to see the team’s success, to see DA — there’s a tremendous sense of pride watching your buddies do such great things professionally.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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His ascent was fueled by an outstanding performance during the 2025 season, sharing Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors, standing out at the NFL Combine and nailing in-person interviews.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Once the drone was hit by another drone, the soldiers walked over to retrieve both drones and added them to the pile of drones damaged in earlier training sessions.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Or a big pile of unclaimed brassieres?—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the lights dimmed at Citi Field, Williams headed to the mound from the bullpen as called for by manager Carlos Mendoza, but Brazobán simultaneously walked from the dugout back to the mound.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Fernando Mendoza took the mound at loanDepot park in a Marlins jersey.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The oven is the heart of the restaurant, burning at around 750 degrees Fahrenheit, with a mountain of wood stacked nearby.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But stack these small wins across a busy week, and the bathroom stops working against you — even with a houseful of people doing their worst to it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Others, though, like the Innsdale trail, offer a more breezy walk with some incline, showing off the sparkling blue Hollywood Reservoir on a sunny day (most days in Los Angeles).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There are high-mountain hikes aplenty, and the team can help set up trips to religious events (if the times align) and visits to traditional nomad families to learn more about the local culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, while watching the rugged coastline dip in and out of fjords and spiky mountains tumble down into the sea, magicians and musicals were far from my mind.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Here's how Congress might fix Social Security Social Security is hurtling toward a fiscal cliff.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the footage continues, Muirhead glides over cliffs and homes, laptop in hand, appearing to continue his work mid-flight.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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While returning to his base after the training mission, the wingman suddenly banked his jet because two fellow pilots on the lead aircraft were trying to film him with their phones.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the Clinton office nearby, volunteers phone banked and canvassed.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hill. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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