: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Updated May 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Steals per game still don’t quite match the high-water mark of 1987, but otherwise, the past three seasons look similar to the 1980s and early ‘90s in terms of frequency.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
Many communities considering data center development have been met with strong opposition due to the centers’ high water and electricity demands as well as noise pollution.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Shortstop Tyson LeBlanc moved into sole possession of the program’s all-time record for home runs in a season, with 22, while starting pitcher Dominic Voegele established a new high-water mark for strikeouts, with 117.
—Updated May 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Steals per game still don’t quite match the high-water mark of 1987, but otherwise, the past three seasons look similar to the 1980s and early ‘90s in terms of frequency.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Noun
Melons, including honeydew, have a high water content.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
Many communities considering data center development have been met with strong opposition due to the centers’ high water and electricity demands as well as noise pollution.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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