: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
That flooding has been taken as the high-water mark and not seen since, though smaller-scale events have been recorded in recent years.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 June 2025
Champion said search teams had looked through the area before but couldn't fully investigate because of the high water.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
Here in the States, the full Murray-Djokovic telecast averaged 2.5 million viewers, with a high-water mark of some 3 million.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
That flooding has been taken as the high-water mark and not seen since, though smaller-scale events have been recorded in recent years.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Noun
Thanks to their high water content and fiber, berries can keep you full while supporting healthy digestion.22
Watermelon is a naturally sweet and refreshing snack, providing just 25 calories in a half-cup serving.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 June 2025
Champion said search teams had looked through the area before but couldn't fully investigate because of the high water.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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