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the Hill ThesaurusNoun | 1. | the Hill - a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets; "they are debating the budget today on Capitol Hill"Capitol HillAmerican capital, capital of the United States, Washington, Washington D.C. - the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 |
the Hill
the Hill1. A nickname for "Capitol Hill," the location of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., where Congress convenes. Primarily heard in US. Reporters have flooded the Hill to find out the likelihood of the legislation's success.2. By extension, the US Congress in general. The former businessman is now headed to the Hill as the newest senator to represent Colorado.See also: hillthe Hill n. the U.S. Congress; the U.S. capitol building located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. I really can’t tell what’s happening up on the Hill. See also: hillthe Hill
Synonyms for the Hillnoun a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meetsSynonymsRelated Words- American capital
- capital of the United States
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
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