DENES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

denes

noun

plural of dene, British

as in valleys

an area of lowland between hills or mountains there are some deeply wooded denes in that part of Northumberland

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valleys

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The quicker melting changes the usual flow of water through valleys and into the lake, compounding the challenges.

— Silvia Console Battilana, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers scenic train rides through colorful forests, open meadows, and river valleys, with special excursions during peak fall foliage season.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026

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