as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
However, ambient air concentrations at those monitors are different from flare emissions, which are released at higher altitudes than the monitors, which are placed along the borders of the Suncor property.
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Surely, after 10 years of flying across the Atlantic monthly for my career, my body has acclimated to spending hours at high altitudes—right?
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Those who wish to avoid high altitudes can visit the Salt Basin Dunes, the site of an ancient lake.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
In turn, diversity fell at the higher, colder altitudes.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
The moon has been observed in great detail by satellites at lower altitudes, but the Artemis II crew will have a unique chance to observe features on the lunar far side that no human has ever directly experienced.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Nor did Amazon Leo conceal the change in its insertion altitudes from the Commission.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Starlink operator SpaceX claims that Amazon violated orbital debris requirements by launching satellites into initial altitudes that are too high, increasing the risk of collision with other satellites and spacecraft.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
High altitudes keep airplanes well above mountains and other terrain, thereby reducing the risk of collisions.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Surely, after 10 years of flying across the Atlantic monthly for my career, my body has acclimated to spending hours at high altitudes—right?
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Those who wish to avoid high altitudes can visit the Salt Basin Dunes, the site of an ancient lake.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
In turn, diversity fell at the higher, colder altitudes.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
The moon has been observed in great detail by satellites at lower altitudes, but the Artemis II crew will have a unique chance to observe features on the lunar far side that no human has ever directly experienced.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Nor did Amazon Leo conceal the change in its insertion altitudes from the Commission.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Starlink operator SpaceX claims that Amazon violated orbital debris requirements by launching satellites into initial altitudes that are too high, increasing the risk of collision with other satellites and spacecraft.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
High altitudes keep airplanes well above mountains and other terrain, thereby reducing the risk of collisions.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scientists discovered the most distinct feature of Earth's oceans, besides their water, are flat bands of land up to several hundred miles wide and ranging in elevation from about 50 to 1,345 feet (15 to 410 meters) below sea level.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grand Hotel Parker’s Naples’ historic grande dame occupies a privileged position on a hill in the elegant Chiaia neighborhood, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the 250-foot height will honor America's 250 years of existence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Due to building restrictions, the team stuck with the original footprint but were able to extend the height 15 feet, making way for more gracious guest rooms.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tree planting remained an important component, but the vision became broader, with more focus on cultivating arid, degraded land - like the mountains around Kourtimale or the Ferlo valley.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Then commandos used mini-helicopters to reach the mountains, extract the weapons officer, and fly him back to the airfield.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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