as in canyon
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
the valley will be the first to flood if the river rises
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Recent Examples of valley
The rim is a 1,200-foot-tall escarpment that rises dramatically above a broad valley, giving you the perfect perch for spotting the show.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
When the United States joins Russia, North Korea, and Nicaragua in opposing a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world has begun a perilous journey into a dark valley.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Residents can expect winds to be west southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, shifting to northwest as a cold front moves through this afternoon and humidity 20 to 25 percent in the mountain valleys up to 35 percent on the ridge tops.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
In a video from February 2017, Bishop shows off the compound, pointing out fruit trees and a cluster of tents pitched on a knoll overlooking a green valley.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
When the United States joins Russia, North Korea, and Nicaragua in opposing a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world has begun a perilous journey into a dark valley.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Residents can expect winds to be west southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, shifting to northwest as a cold front moves through this afternoon and humidity 20 to 25 percent in the mountain valleys up to 35 percent on the ridge tops.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
In a video from February 2017, Bishop shows off the compound, pointing out fruit trees and a cluster of tents pitched on a knoll overlooking a green valley.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valley
Noun
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The helicopter didn’t crash while attempting to land or start up in a small mountain canyon 200 feet wide.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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The eagle was hit by a car in a canyon in June, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region said in a March 4 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like Hernandez, Dittman got lost and stuck in the ravine.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 2021, more than 200 people died after part of a glacier collapsed in Uttarakhand, carrying a deadly mixture of ice, rock and water that tore through a mountain gorge and crashed through a dam.—
Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Flooding in the Pigeon River gorge in Haywood County washed away over 1 mile of I-40's eastbound lanes in late September.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Easing out of Glasgow Central station, the Glasgow-to-Mallaig line follows the mighty River Clyde before darting into the wild glens of Loch Lomond.—
James March,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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The glen runs straight through the distillery in an earth-floor warehouse, granting it instant exposure to its naturally abundant environment.—
Brianna Kamienski,
USA TODAY,
30 July 2024
Noun
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In the end, Irving (John Turturro) uncovers the truth about Helena, aggressively outing the Outie by nearly drowning her in the hollow.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Where this side canyon originated on the slope of the mountain was a hollow of generous dimensions.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The wind blew briskly over the glacier, and the vale echoed with the sound of frozen boulders crashing down the slopes.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Its views extend across hills and vales to the village of Vila de Frades and beyond, to the more bustling town of Vidigueira.—
Mary Lussiana,
airmail.news,
17 Aug. 2024
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Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Nov. 2024
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As flushing and pointing breeds pound the uplands for miles, retrievers make repeated swims in icy water or hounds run over hill and dale, their bodies shift from using carbs for quick energy needs to tapping into fat as an energy source.—
Brian Lynn,
Field & Stream,
21 Sep. 2020
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“Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valley. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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