: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
March and early-April closings likely mark 2025’s high-water market for spring.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 May 2025
Investigators think high waters from recent storms swept Spencer's body far downriver, agency spokeswoman Kristin Knox said Saturday.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The total Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday looks to rival 2013’s high-water mark (when Fast & Furious 6 and Hangover III ruled), which, per Box Office Mojo, minted $314 million stateside over four days.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
March and early-April closings likely mark 2025’s high-water market for spring.
—John Walkup, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
Flooding continues to inundate parts of the East Coast Wednesday, one day after high waters swept away a 12-year-old boy in Virginia, prompted water rescues, and led to school evacuations.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 May 2025
Investigators think high waters from recent storms swept Spencer's body far downriver, agency spokeswoman Kristin Knox said Saturday.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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