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as in hill
usually altitudes plural
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitude
The are headed to medium-Earth orbit at about 5,000 miles altitude.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
If England progress, the altitude of Mexico City is likely to be followed by Miami’s humidity.
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Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The side that controls low-altitude airspace gains more than a tactical advantage.
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Bill Edwards,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Like Swift, Hubble is losing altitude as the sun erupts with one flare after another.
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Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
If England progress, the altitude of Mexico City is likely to be followed by Miami’s humidity.
—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The side that controls low-altitude airspace gains more than a tactical advantage.
—
Bill Edwards,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Like Swift, Hubble is losing altitude as the sun erupts with one flare after another.
—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for altitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitude
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The 10 counties with the lowest percentage of households with AC in the continental United States were all located in coastal areas in California and Oregon, or in the higher elevations of Colorado.
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Apiri recently expanded with an adjacent wine-tasting and events space, Ferment Artisan Lab, where oenophiles can get to know the island’s limestone-rich elevations through a taste of some of the best local producers.
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Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.
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The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.
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The new boat actively stabilizes its ride height, roll, and pitch to minimize deck motion, ensuring safe pilot transfers even at high speeds.
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Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture.
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“Altitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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