as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
Nor did Amazon Leo conceal the change in its insertion altitudes from the Commission.
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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
The Swiss watchmaker also launched a pair of Navitimers inspired by the extreme altitudes the pilot’s watch has, well, navigated.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
At higher altitudes airplanes avoid much of the turbulence caused by weather, which helps make flights more comfortable for passengers.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration set up a new process for air tour operators in Hawaii wanting to fly at lower altitudes, including recommendations for pilot training and qualifications, as well as aircraft equipment.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
This innovation allows satellites to operate sustainably at very low altitudes, known as Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The storms form as a result of changes in the jet stream — air currents that flow from west to east at high altitudes.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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
The Swiss watchmaker also launched a pair of Navitimers inspired by the extreme altitudes the pilot’s watch has, well, navigated.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
At higher altitudes airplanes avoid much of the turbulence caused by weather, which helps make flights more comfortable for passengers.
—Divya Dubey, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration set up a new process for air tour operators in Hawaii wanting to fly at lower altitudes, including recommendations for pilot training and qualifications, as well as aircraft equipment.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
This innovation allows satellites to operate sustainably at very low altitudes, known as Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The storms form as a result of changes in the jet stream — air currents that flow from west to east at high altitudes.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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Built on a former quarry, there are rocky elevations to traipse up with amazing views of the city, including Sacre Couer in nearby Montmartre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its portfolio is rich in deep reds that thrive in higher elevation climates, can handle the heat and sometimes appreciate diverse soil, such as zinfandel, syrah and cabernet sauvignon.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Built in the late nineteen-twenties, the park sits on more than eight acres at the foot of the hill where Carlsberg ran its original brewery, and is ringed by apartment blocks, schools, and churches.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The WooSox scored twice more in the 10th, and the hill proved too much for the local nine to climb.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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At its height, a period extending from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 18th, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent, marshaling vast amounts of money and manpower.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the deception operation was ongoing, the agency used its capabilities to track the crew member in a mountain crevice, the official said.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Granville’s exploits included skiing over the Carpathian mountains during the war to deliver microfilms with cyanide sewed into her skirts and a hunting knife tucked into her trousers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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