: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that swiftwater rescue teams, mud and debris flow crews, as well as heavy-duty high-water vehicles are moving into Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Thanks to its high water content and low calorie count – just about 33 calories per medium zucchini – the vegetable can also support healthy weight management.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The latter was this rivalry’s high-water mark for tension and tumult.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that swiftwater rescue teams, mud and debris flow crews, as well as heavy-duty high-water vehicles are moving into Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
But adding a refreshing cucumber to your beverage offers an extra hydration boost, thanks to the veggie's high water content.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Thanks to its high water content and low calorie count – just about 33 calories per medium zucchini – the vegetable can also support healthy weight management.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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