altitudes

plural of altitude

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of altitudes In orbital regions between the altitudes of 25 miles and 370 miles (400 to 600 km) and 435 miles and 500 miles (700 and 800 km), many satellites are already forced to dodge collisions more than 10 times per month. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Launched from submerged submarines, the M51 can reach altitudes exceeding 2,000 kilometers and re-enters the atmosphere at speeds up to Mach 20, reflecting France’s focus on precision, reliability, and constant readiness in maintaining its 290-warhead nuclear deterrent. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 Purple Tea Purple tea comes from the same plant as green and black teas, but grows in high altitudes in Kenya. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025 With low-light pollution and high altitudes, the observatory offers visitors the chance to view pristine night skies, sometimes including the Northern Lights, from its roll-off roof. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 The crisp autumn air is finally starting to settle in at higher altitudes around the United States, which means the dazzling display of fall foliage isn't far behind. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025 As the flight reaches higher altitudes, conditions get worse. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 Zacapa is produced in Guatemala’s highly volcanic Quetzaltenango highlands, where higher altitudes help create more breathable barrels ideal for Zacapa’s Sistema Solera aging process. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 For an even more premium, rugged build, the Ultra 3 has a 3,000-nit wide-angle OLED screen, satellite connectivity for emergency communications, and superior durability ratings to greater underwater depths and higher altitudes. PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
  • As snow levels descend, lower elevations could see a light dusting, potentially catching drivers unprepared.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The weather service said that 1 to 2 feet will be possible in the higher elevations.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The kitchen, designed by ArcLinea of Milan, is fully kitted out with top-tier appliances, an 80-bottle wine fridge, a second fireplace, and a sunny breakfast room overlooking the rolling hills.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While most of us on the plane were in this same unexpected predicament, a passenger nearby didn't seem to be sharing in our misery thanks to a compact gadget propped up their phone to the perfect viewing height.
    Anita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • In recent years, though, the popularity of the celebs-on-a-yacht genre has reached new heights.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In addition, breezy winds in the mountains will lead to wind chill values in the teens.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Their car rolled hundreds of feet down the mountain and landed upside down in a creek.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on altitudes

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!