: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
July marked a high-water mark for Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Aug. 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
The majority held that the zone extended to the ordinary high-water mark, including areas that are uncovered when water levels are low.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
July marked a high-water mark for Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Aug. 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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