as in hill
an area of high ground
the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose
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Recent Examples of upland
The conservation easement secures the land’s upland forests, 26 acres of wetlands, and Naugatuck River headwaters.
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Shelley Harms, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The lake came into existence ten thousand years ago when a long upland of ice withdrew.
—Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
The expansive preserve is known for its forested uplands, canyon rims, boulders, sandstone cliffs, breathtaking bluffs, and mesmerizing waterfalls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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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Shelley Harms, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The lake came into existence ten thousand years ago when a long upland of ice withdrew.
—Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
The expansive preserve is known for its forested uplands, canyon rims, boulders, sandstone cliffs, breathtaking bluffs, and mesmerizing waterfalls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upland
Noun
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The ride also was known for its dramatic 17-story, straight-up lift hill right out of the loading station.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The rule, adopted before the 2020 season but not implemented until this year due to the upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, states that a team cannot use a position player on the mound unless there is a difference of six or more runs between the two teams.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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That’s not the case here, the world’s largest inland delta; in fact, the water level here is at its highest now during the supposedly dry season, mostly because the rainfall that deluges Angola’s highlands in summer takes so long to meander down to pool on the plains.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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In this hypnotic odyssey, the ancient monasteries of Armenia’s highlands bear traces of epochs past.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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The 33-year-old inmate, Angel Gaxiola, was discovered missing by the staff during a head count at Holton Conservation Camp, which is in the mountains northeast of Sylmar, about 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upland. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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