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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Cottages sit at varying elevations, the beach requires a real descent from the hilltop, and the island's best features, remote coves, clifftop pools, and the Sugarloaf summit, all involve uneven ground and serious elevation changes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lower elevations of Bogus Basin will receive between 5 and 8 inches of snowfall on Tuesday, according to the forecast.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And while that may be the hill on which negotiations devolve, the baseline contention by the MLB Players Association is that the problem is not every owner is trying to win.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Joe Cihlar said what the rolling hills surrounding Lake Minnewaska provide is a unique climate with cold air draining to the lake below them.—
Michael Johnson,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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Designed by Hong Kong wunderkind Andre Fu, the hotel’s serene interiors balance understated Japanese influences with extraordinary harbor, city, and mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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