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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in hills
an area of high ground
Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park
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Recent Examples of elevations
At elevations reaching nearly 17,000 feet (5,177 meters), the robot maintains stability and mobility while carrying out its mission in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Terrazas de los Andes, established by Moët-Hennessy, has long championed cultivating Malbec at extreme elevations for enhanced freshness and precision.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Protecting those reservoir levels means that all the water below those elevations is rendered essentially inaccessible, the study authors wrote.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Great Basin, especially at higher elevations, so park rangers recommend doing the drive in the morning.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.
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Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
This journey requires them to climb fish ladders over dams, navigate culverts diverting streams under roads, and ascend up to elevations of 7,000 feet.
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Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Terrazas de los Andes, established by Moët-Hennessy, has long championed cultivating Malbec at extreme elevations for enhanced freshness and precision.
—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Protecting those reservoir levels means that all the water below those elevations is rendered essentially inaccessible, the study authors wrote.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Great Basin, especially at higher elevations, so park rangers recommend doing the drive in the morning.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.
—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
This journey requires them to climb fish ladders over dams, navigate culverts diverting streams under roads, and ascend up to elevations of 7,000 feet.
—
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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As Genesis 19 continues, Lot and his two daughters take shelter in a cave in the nearby hills.
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
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Helicopter flyovers of Big Cypress National Preserve identified remote indigenous mounds, to this day largely unexplored.
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Archaeologists have determined the mounds served ceremonial, spiritual and burial functions, though many details of their cultural significance remain a mystery.
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Still, the experts say, the result of the laws has been significant advancements in knowledge and perception of the Tequesta and their predecessors, and the preservation of at least a portion of some significant sites.
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The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
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The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
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Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom.
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California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
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Instead of sheer cliffs and waterfalls, the landscape is open and often windswept.
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Offering stunning views of snowcapped mountains in the distance, this is a relatively flat, flowing course with plenty of birdie opportunities.
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Southeast of the Snyder fire, the Gold Mountain fire burning north of Ouray in Colorado’s mountains also surged in size on Sunday, jumping from roughly 572 acres to 7,103 acres with no containment, according to state officials.
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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