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 valley then was a patchwork of ecosystems, with grazing land for game, berry and mushroom patches, and healthy, diverse stands of trees.
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Stephen Maher, Time, 2 July 2025
In the early days of April, a low-pressure system blew into Kentucky, parking itself over the region and dumping a mind-boggling amount of water into the Ohio River valley.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Three elegant bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen and the dramatic fireplace built from on-site stones offer both comfort and grandeur, with living spaces opening onto patios overlooking the river valley.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
The restaurant overlooks the Little Sugar Creek valley and offers a multicourse tasting menu by reservation only.
Conifer, Cooper's first restaurant, is known for a completely gluten-free menu, which changes seasonally.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
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Stephen Maher, Time, 2 July 2025
In the early days of April, a low-pressure system blew into Kentucky, parking itself over the region and dumping a mind-boggling amount of water into the Ohio River valley.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Three elegant bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen and the dramatic fireplace built from on-site stones offer both comfort and grandeur, with living spaces opening onto patios overlooking the river valley.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2025
The restaurant overlooks the Little Sugar Creek valley and offers a multicourse tasting menu by reservation only.
Conifer, Cooper's first restaurant, is known for a completely gluten-free menu, which changes seasonally.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valley
Noun
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Unlike that other world-famous attraction, this majestic canyon system inside the Daniel Boone National Forest is just a two-hour drive from Louisville.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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One of its most scenic routes cuts through a dramatic river canyon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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In a ravine near the home, officers found the bodies of two adults and a teen, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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However, dogs that gorge on cicadas will find their exoskeletons difficult to digest, resulting in an upset stomach, abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The gorge is an unusual place for northern Michigan.—
Carl T. Johnson,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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One of the biggest temperate rainforests in the United States, the Hoh Rain Forest is worth visiting just for fantastical trails like the Hall of Mosses and Hoh River Trail that wind through peaceful glens of trees positively dripping with moss.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Black velvet bows were placed on the dress at the hollow of the Steinfeld's neck, at the center of her bust and torso, and the bottom of the dress had a daring center slit that hit her mid-thigh.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Then, my ears pick up the faintest rustle in the grass from the hollow.—
Helen Whybrow
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Noun
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And, far and near, through vale and hill, Are faces that attest the same; The proud heart flashing through the eyes, At sound of Rob Roy’s name.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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The 2021 Caldor Fire raced toward the South Lake Tahoe neighborhood of Christmas Valley, tucked in a secluded vale.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But more than 24,000 square miles where these states converge around the Mississippi was untouched by the ice sheets, leaving hills and dales to roll freely, secreting forest-banked rivers and sandstone sentinels.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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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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“Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valley. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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