as in valley
a narrow valley
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Recent Examples of glen
The Arizona Trail continues south through meadows and aspen glens.
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Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2023
When the weather shows off, though, there's nothing more remarkable than a sunrise peeping over a Scottish glen or the sun setting behind Edinburgh Castle.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
There’s a glen running through the GlenPharmer distillery property, which used to be a mill.
—Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
Lubber Run Concert Series at Lubber Run Park Lubber Run has hosted live music since 1969, when the first stage was erected in a shady glen of this Arlington park.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 8 June 2023
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Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2023
When the weather shows off, though, there's nothing more remarkable than a sunrise peeping over a Scottish glen or the sun setting behind Edinburgh Castle.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
There’s a glen running through the GlenPharmer distillery property, which used to be a mill.
—Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
Lubber Run Concert Series at Lubber Run Park Lubber Run has hosted live music since 1969, when the first stage was erected in a shady glen of this Arlington park.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 8 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glen
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Razor-thin ridges dropped into deep valleys, while the tiny village of Hanavave provided a sense of scale.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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At the end of a winding gravel drive, in the valley of two wooded hills here, is a small stream.Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 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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Why should only suffering be a vale of soul-making, why shouldn’t the soul be made of this moment, too, this unremarkable moment, remember this.Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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The property is nestled on some 3,654 acres of pristine hills, vales and fields in southeast San Jose.George Avalos, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
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The monument will begin at Painted Canyon near the eastern edge of the Coachella Valley, where rocky hills and canyon walls are washed in light pink, red, gray, brown and green hues.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The 3-mile out and back hike is moderate, climbing 300 feet over a ridge before descending into a desert canyon, which directs water into an oasis that supports surprisingly lush flora, including the eponymous palm trees.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2024
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If that's not an option, either crouch down inside your car while protecting your head or leave the vehicle and take cover in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Then their decayed remains began to turn up in the dense national forest that surrounds Placerville, dumped behind rocks or deep in ravines veiled by towering pines.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Watson Lake: Enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery around this stunning lake surrounded by ancient granite dells.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Fractured and rounded by years of geological upheavals and exposure to the sculpting effects of weather, the dells are a cluster of nooks, crannies and blind curves interrupted by the course of Boulder Creek.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Glen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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