1
as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away
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as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
a pop singer at the peak of her career
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Recent Examples of peaks
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
That is what happens when light of the same wavelength arrives at a detector at ever so slightly different times, meaning the peaks and troughs of the waves no longer perfectly align.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Across the water, sharp peaks rose in layers beyond the Romsdalsfjord.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The small city of Durango functions as the best jumping off point, launching riders north through the towering peaks and lush rivers of the San Juan National Forest.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In the Tetons, many also come with incredible head-on views of the namesake peaks.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The campground offers hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing and fishing amid towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes and dense forest.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
That is what happens when light of the same wavelength arrives at a detector at ever so slightly different times, meaning the peaks and troughs of the waves no longer perfectly align.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Across the water, sharp peaks rose in layers beyond the Romsdalsfjord.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The small city of Durango functions as the best jumping off point, launching riders north through the towering peaks and lush rivers of the San Juan National Forest.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In the Tetons, many also come with incredible head-on views of the namesake peaks.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
Buyer demand typically peaks right before Memorial Day, but the peak time depends on your local market.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
Noun
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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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The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
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The human hand is one of three pinnacles of hominid evolution, along with the brain and the voice box.
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Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
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Everyone has an acid tongue and brims with spiteful resentment.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Still, the stock market continues to test new heights and is expected to tempt private equity owners and other investors to get out while the getting’s good.
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Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
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Having a wide array of Tinted Moisturizer and Secret Camouflage shades right at my fingertips completely took the guesswork out of putting together this routine.
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Sauté morel mushrooms about five minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
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The investigation mushrooms Bock, the Feeding Our Future founder whom prosecutors called the mastermind of the fraud, was found guilty in March 2025.
Noun
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The star loves a striped moment, which is especially clear in her collection of tops and Oxfords.
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It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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