as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
After that, the space agency will perform more flights at different altitudes and speeds, as well as measure the aircraft’s acoustic signature.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The team now plans stratospheric flights later this year, targeting altitudes above 40,000 feet—higher than typical passenger airliner cruise levels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
From navigating the treacherous icefall to climbing the Lhotse Face, a sheer cliff of steep snow and ice, as climbers battle fierce winds and struggle for breath at altitudes humans cannot survive in.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Chinese constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail are typically at higher altitudes, above 800 km, and China may launch 1,000 or more rockets over the next decade to support these constellations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Girlan Trattmann 2022 Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige Made in a fresh yet elegant style, this northern Italian Pinot Noir is from Cantina Girlan’s oldest vineyards, which sit at altitudes between 1,250 and 1,640 feet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Every time a collision or explosion occurs in LEO, especially at higher altitudes, the risk of more clashes rises, McKnight warned, because the debris generated is not cleared from orbit for decades, even centuries.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Despite the difficulties of construction at high altitudes, the structure was built well ahead of schedule, and cost around $283 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The team now plans stratospheric flights later this year, targeting altitudes above 40,000 feet—higher than typical passenger airliner cruise levels.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
From navigating the treacherous icefall to climbing the Lhotse Face, a sheer cliff of steep snow and ice, as climbers battle fierce winds and struggle for breath at altitudes humans cannot survive in.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Chinese constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail are typically at higher altitudes, above 800 km, and China may launch 1,000 or more rockets over the next decade to support these constellations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Girlan Trattmann 2022 Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige Made in a fresh yet elegant style, this northern Italian Pinot Noir is from Cantina Girlan’s oldest vineyards, which sit at altitudes between 1,250 and 1,640 feet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Every time a collision or explosion occurs in LEO, especially at higher altitudes, the risk of more clashes rises, McKnight warned, because the debris generated is not cleared from orbit for decades, even centuries.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Despite the difficulties of construction at high altitudes, the structure was built well ahead of schedule, and cost around $283 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
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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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In other forms, cheese has risen to greater heights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Barry had been appointed in April 2020, at the height of pandemic uncertainty, when stay-at-home orders made foot traffic to brick-and-mortar retailers like Best Buy nearly impossible.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Think mountains of crab legs and shrimp; tin after tin of caviar; carving stations; regional dishes, like French and Italian; charcuterie; the finest cheeses and enticing desserts seemingly as far as the eye could see.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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Wind gusts up to 95 mph will be possible within the next 24 hours across the Front Range mountains and the northern foothills in Colorado, with the strongest winds north of I-70 and east of the Continental Divide.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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