as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
The windows must be able to withstand a bird strike at cruising speed and hold up to extreme pressure differences at high altitudes.
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ABC News, 18 June 2026
This outpost from the same family of Central and Kjolle fame—renowned for both cataloguing and reimagining obscure ingredients found throughout various altitudes of Peru—has become the home base for their culinary research arm, Mater Iniciativa.
—Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Cranes required for construction could reach heights of up to 320 feet, potentially creating hazards for aircraft operating at altitudes as low as 500 feet.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
The tragedy has focused attention on the iconic B-52, a long-haul heavy bomber that can reach subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Plane made multiple flights over the weekend The Pacific Aerospace 750XL — a single engine turboprop plane — is a popular model in skydiving because it’s designed for the sport and can quickly take parachutists to jumping altitudes while using short runways.
—John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Different atmospheric gases and altitudes produce different colors.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
After that, the space agency will perform more flights at different altitudes and speeds, as well as measure the aircraft’s acoustic signature.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
By that time, both objects will have doubled their respective altitudes above the horizon and shifted toward the east-southeast.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2026
ABC News, 18 June 2026
This outpost from the same family of Central and Kjolle fame—renowned for both cataloguing and reimagining obscure ingredients found throughout various altitudes of Peru—has become the home base for their culinary research arm, Mater Iniciativa.
—Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Cranes required for construction could reach heights of up to 320 feet, potentially creating hazards for aircraft operating at altitudes as low as 500 feet.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
The tragedy has focused attention on the iconic B-52, a long-haul heavy bomber that can reach subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Plane made multiple flights over the weekend The Pacific Aerospace 750XL — a single engine turboprop plane — is a popular model in skydiving because it’s designed for the sport and can quickly take parachutists to jumping altitudes while using short runways.
—John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Different atmospheric gases and altitudes produce different colors.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
After that, the space agency will perform more flights at different altitudes and speeds, as well as measure the aircraft’s acoustic signature.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
By that time, both objects will have doubled their respective altitudes above the horizon and shifted toward the east-southeast.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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Undoubtedly one of the toughest courses in the world, Shinnecock is a par-70 links-style course with uneven lies, deep rough along the fairway with random fescue, elevation changes and brutally difficult greens.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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With about 3,165 feet of elevation, Mount Monadnock is 1,000 feet higher than any mountain peak within 30 miles, according to the New Hampshire State Parks website.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks at the height of the celebrations Thursday.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The book's cover features a photo of Collin and Kate that appears to be taken during the height of Jon & Kate Plus 8's popularity.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Emergency crews searched Saturday night for a swimmer who went underwater near a popular rock face on a lake in the North Carolina mountains and never resurfaced.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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