: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Our arrival in August coincided with high-water season on the river, when submerged trees decay, intensifying its tealike color.
—Idra Novey, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Their high water and fiber content make grapes particularly good for hydration and digestive health, while also helping replace higher-calorie snacks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
In six of the past nine seasons, the league has set a new high-water mark for offensive efficiency.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Our arrival in August coincided with high-water season on the river, when submerged trees decay, intensifying its tealike color.
—Idra Novey, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Willows, egrets and frogs populate soft-bottom sections where springs and a high water table would reject a concrete casing.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Nov. 2025
Their high water and fiber content make grapes particularly good for hydration and digestive health, while also helping replace higher-calorie snacks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Nov. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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