: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
For long-time followers of fusion energy, Tokamak Hall is the high-water mark after decades of ups and downs.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 July 2025
In one — now almost inaccessible — cave there were even beaver tracks preserved in the sand, suggesting that high water levels persisted for quite some time.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
Even so, the high-water mark hit the third floor levels, and the risk of a repeat is significant.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
For long-time followers of fusion energy, Tokamak Hall is the high-water mark after decades of ups and downs.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
Noun
According to the Kansas City Fire Department, multiple vehicles have been reported in high water and at least 10 water rescues have occurred as of Friday morning.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 July 2025
In one — now almost inaccessible — cave there were even beaver tracks preserved in the sand, suggesting that high water levels persisted for quite some time.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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