as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
Like so many western mountains this season, Big Sky’s early winter was slightly disadvantaged by higher-than-average temperatures and lighter-than-average snowfall, especially at lower altitudes.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Lower altitudes are expected to see less snow, but higher elevations could actually see higher snowfalls as temperatures there remain below freezing but warm enough for there to be more moisture for storms.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
This new measure, officials say, is to reduce preventable deaths and medical emergencies at high altitudes.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Targeting real-world use in harsh climates, the technology has already been demonstrated in drones for inspection, logistics, and emergency communications, as well as in robots designed to operate at high altitudes or during cold seasons.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
And people with the sickle-cell trait might be well-advised to acclimatize before doing sports at high altitudes.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Not to mention helping with recovery and swelling afterwards, particularly when skiing at higher altitudes.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
This is widely credited with ending Soviet air superiority and forcing helicopters to fly with extreme caution and at higher altitudes.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Although altitudes are lower in the Sta.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Lower altitudes are expected to see less snow, but higher elevations could actually see higher snowfalls as temperatures there remain below freezing but warm enough for there to be more moisture for storms.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
This new measure, officials say, is to reduce preventable deaths and medical emergencies at high altitudes.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Targeting real-world use in harsh climates, the technology has already been demonstrated in drones for inspection, logistics, and emergency communications, as well as in robots designed to operate at high altitudes or during cold seasons.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
And people with the sickle-cell trait might be well-advised to acclimatize before doing sports at high altitudes.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Not to mention helping with recovery and swelling afterwards, particularly when skiing at higher altitudes.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
This is widely credited with ending Soviet air superiority and forcing helicopters to fly with extreme caution and at higher altitudes.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Although altitudes are lower in the Sta.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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According to the Sierra Avalanche Center, based in Truckee, the avalanche occurred at about 8,200 feet elevation at Perry Peak near Frog Lake and Castle Peak.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gusty winds, low elevation rain, and mountain snow are forecast for the region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Our lovely Skeldale family stands together and suddenly notices the fires burning on other hills all across the countryside.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Finish with your favorite heeled boots to add height and let the coat truly shine.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Take your garden to new heights with vining plants that add quick color to fence lines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The plane crashed in a very remote part of Emerald Mountain, a mountain with hiking and biking trails just across the Yampa River from Steamboat Springs, Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mountain travel was highly discouraged, according to the weather service, with snow reducing visibility, causing major delays and prompting chain controls likely on Interstate 80 and other mountain passes.—
Michael McGough
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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