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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture
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as in ridge
the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge
the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder
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as in to peak
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Recent Examples of crest
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Moorpark, California — The crest is red, white and green – the colors of the Iranian flag.
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Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
The river is expected to crest on Wednesday, but homeowners in Holiday Hills are already dealing with some issues as the water is rising quickly.
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Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In the span of 45 minutes, the river surged 26 feet above its bed before reaching a record-breaking crest of more than 37 feet.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Moorpark, California — The crest is red, white and green – the colors of the Iranian flag.
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Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
Last week, McHenry county residents walled off their homes in preparation for the Fox River to crest.
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Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
The river is expected to crest on Wednesday, but homeowners in Holiday Hills are already dealing with some issues as the water is rising quickly.
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Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.
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But decades before industrial America transformed global horology in the latter half of the 19th century, the Founding Fathers lived in a world where mechanical timekeeping represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship, technology, and taste.
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Hikers can take the paved trail along a ridge overlooking Hanauma Bay, but sometimes people travel off the main pathway to get nearer to the rim, according to the paper.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill The Resort at Pelican Hill, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, is nestled into a ridge that overlooks Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
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Then, just a few hours later, the annual Perseid meteor shower will peak under dark, moonless skies.
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Both categories peak early—Vitke says the window is roughly 48 hours—after which the discount either disappears or stops deepening.
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The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting.
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On the subsequent rebound, the ball found Kovačić at the top of the box, but his right-footed volley was barely deflected over the net by Diogo Costa.
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When stockpiles fall, prices typically surge as refiners compete for scarce supply.
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Today, as inventory tightens and prices surge to record highs, the buyers are older and wealthier.
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But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media.
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Instead, all of those previous experiments have culminated in Messi's World Cup zenith now.
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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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Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
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Tuesday’s demonstrations, which were organized in part by the March and March civic organization, were the culmination of protests beginning in April.
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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