: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 14 June 2025
At least five people were killed in flooding that swept vehicles off the road and led to multiple high-water rescues, authorities in San Antonio said Thursday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
The affected systems already had fairly high water rates before the fires based on their costs of providing service, Pierce said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
The high-water mark for most wins to start a season belongs to the 2016 Minnesota Lynx, who came out of the gate at 13-0.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 14 June 2025
At least five people were killed in flooding that swept vehicles off the road and led to multiple high-water rescues, authorities in San Antonio said Thursday.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Noun
With significant amounts of rain in the forecast and the possibility of flash flooding, the Kansas City Fire Department reminded residents about high water safety:
Turn around, don’t drown.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
The affected systems already had fairly high water rates before the fires based on their costs of providing service, Pierce said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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