: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
The affected systems already had fairly high water rates before the fires based on their costs of providing service, Pierce said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Adjective
Some residents had to be rescued out of their houses by the National Guard with high-water vehicles.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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
Noun
With significant amounts of rain in the forecast and the possibility of flash flooding, the Kansas City Fire Department reminded residents about high water safety:
Turn around, don’t drown.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
The affected systems already had fairly high water rates before the fires based on their costs of providing service, Pierce said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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