ALTITUDES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

altitudes

noun

plural of altitude

as in elevation

an area of high ground the air is thinner at higher altitudes

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Recent Examples of altitudes Currently, scientists don't have a precise understanding of the chemical reactions that occur between the pollutants and the atmospheric gases at high altitudes. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The lightweight carbon-fiber blades allow engineers to adjust airflow quickly during free-flight testing and simulate flight at higher altitudes. — Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 High temps have peaked, but heat still lingers The heat wave this weekend was due to an intense heat dome — a mass of high pressure all the way through the higher altitudes of the atmosphere — peaking over Southern California. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 That distance expands to 2,000 feet when flying at higher altitudes, unless in a specialized airspace. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 In Colorado, the likelihood of the screwworm fly establishing a permanent population is relatively low across much of the state due to higher altitudes and freezing temperatures. — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Players had to contend with difficult conditions this summer, from challenging altitudes to sweltering heat and humidity. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Supporting missile programs The TJ150 is a compact turbojet that produces more than 150 pounds of thrust while operating efficiently at high altitudes. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Firefly enables precision strikes, achieving 2-7 feet accuracy from high altitudes (600-2000+ feet), thereby reducing vulnerability to small arms fire and jamming. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes

Noun

The modular 3-piece system creates 14 different configurations from upright sitting and high incline to leg elevation and lumbar support.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Higher-elevation streams are better because the water, fed by snowmelt and glacial lakes, is more protected from contamination.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of elevation

Noun

The students then used a topographical map from the Internet and CNC machine to get the hills exactly right.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The fear is that a spark from an encampment could be whipped by winds and quickly turn into a devastating blaze across Malibu’s fire-prone hills.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

Some have done so successfully, others have struggled to reach such heights.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
These include a double-height great room featuring a bespoke light fixture that evokes a marine creature and a formal dining room anchored by a custom table measuring almost 20 feet long and topped with seafoam-green glass.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

The combination of volcanic activity and sudden weather changes can make conditions on the mountain particularly hazardous.

— Anna Matranga, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
For generations, children have had to literally climb a mountain roughly every 10 days – for three hours – to get to and from boarding school.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026