: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2025
The majority held that the zone extended to the ordinary high-water mark, including areas that are uncovered when water levels are low.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Thanks to watermelon’s high water content (91%)1 and low GL, a standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood sugar spike.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Last November, Trump carried 48% of Hispanic voters, setting a high-water mark for a Republican presidential ticket that also won the popular vote.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2025
The majority held that the zone extended to the ordinary high-water mark, including areas that are uncovered when water levels are low.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Some Franklin roads still flooded, remain closed Erik S. Hanley
The Franklin Police Department released a list of areas to avoid due to high water following the historic storm Aug. 9.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Thanks to watermelon’s high water content (91%)1 and low GL, a standard serving is unlikely to cause a sharp blood sugar spike.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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