as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
Tailless designs are inherently unstable, and thrust vectoring can maximize performance across the flight envelope, including at high altitudes, the report noted.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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, 2 Nov. 2025
This tale sets the scene for the fifth stage of the Mustang Trail Race–an annual eight-stage event totaling 105 miles with roughly 29,000 feet of elevation gain at high altitudes regularly eclipsing 13,000 feet.
—Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Each color in the model corresponds to different temperatures and altitudes within WASP-18 b’s gaseous atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
These variations allowed scientists to reconstruct temperature across latitudes, longitudes and altitudes, revealing distinct temperature zones throughout the planet's atmosphere.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The most recent test, initially reported by GeekWire, flew only at low altitudes and at speeds just over 15 miles per hour.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Such a cruise missile would have a very long flight time and would be able to fly at low altitudes while hugging the terrain.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Formed from both water vapor and aerosols, clouds can, at varying altitudes, reflect or absorb solar rays.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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, 2 Nov. 2025
This tale sets the scene for the fifth stage of the Mustang Trail Race–an annual eight-stage event totaling 105 miles with roughly 29,000 feet of elevation gain at high altitudes regularly eclipsing 13,000 feet.
—Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Each color in the model corresponds to different temperatures and altitudes within WASP-18 b’s gaseous atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
These variations allowed scientists to reconstruct temperature across latitudes, longitudes and altitudes, revealing distinct temperature zones throughout the planet's atmosphere.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The most recent test, initially reported by GeekWire, flew only at low altitudes and at speeds just over 15 miles per hour.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Such a cruise missile would have a very long flight time and would be able to fly at low altitudes while hugging the terrain.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Formed from both water vapor and aerosols, clouds can, at varying altitudes, reflect or absorb solar rays.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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Up to 2 feet at the higher elevations.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Higher elevations from West Virginia through the border of North Carolina and Tennessee can expect accumulating snow.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Another video filmed by a Palestinian resident shows the settlers coming down a hill toward the Bedouin village.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their mom, Alyssa Crawford, shared two images of herself with her daughter Violet, with text alluding to the 4-year-old’s height being smaller than her peers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The coastline offers crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and rugged mountains, while Aqaba Castle and the old seaport offer authentic historical textures.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The season begins in October and peaks in early December in the mountains, the state says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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