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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
Grapes grow at an altitude of between 460 and 500 meters (1,500 and 1,650 feet) above sea level.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The Jayhawks will be heading to high altitude for these two games against teams with similar records.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
On Monday, the cutoff altitude was about 7,000 feet (2,134 meters).
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The Bering Air Caravan that initially went missing on Feb. 6 on its way to Nome experienced a rapid loss in altitude and speed, prompting the Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue operation, officials said earlier.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The Jayhawks will be heading to high altitude for these two games against teams with similar records.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
On Monday, the cutoff altitude was about 7,000 feet (2,134 meters).
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The Bering Air Caravan that initially went missing on Feb. 6 on its way to Nome experienced a rapid loss in altitude and speed, prompting the Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue operation, officials said earlier.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitude
Noun
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My top pick, the Fellow Aiden ($365), is a powerful machine that can account for your local elevation and has special recipes for individual coffee beans—and yet contributing reviewer Pete Cottell managed a great mug within eight minutes of unpacking the box.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the Lake Tahoe area, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecast above 7,000 feet elevation.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The stand aside, this monitor has ample tilt, height, and swivel adjustments at the ready.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Altitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitude. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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