altitudes

plural of altitude

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Recent Examples of altitudes Civil and military pilots who commanded X-15 aircraft to altitudes above 81 kilometers (50 miles) during a test campaign in the 1960s, for example, were given astronaut wings. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025 That’s why various organizations around the world use different altitudes to mark that invisible threshold for recordkeeping purposes. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025 Atmospheric drag grows more prominent at lower orbital altitudes, and that’s a key consideration when designing a vehicle. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025 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 At such high altitudes, the lower atmospheric density results in less atmospheric drag, meaning space debris can stay in orbit for many decades. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025 Those living at high altitudes may have weaker hearing due to lower air pressure, less sound in the environment, or body changes from living with less oxygen. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2025 This powerful engine configuration allows the aircraft to reach altitudes above 65,000 feet while maintaining impressive speed and agility. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2025 Pilots operating in uncontrolled fields also must still comply with all FAA regulations, including maintaining visibility and safe altitudes. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
  • Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants.
    Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • Butler had been a Panther himself, and had resented Pratt’s elevation as Los Angeles leader.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
  • Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.
    Sarah Edwards, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The river reached its second-highest height on record, surpassing a 1987 flood level, according to the National Weather Service.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 July 2025
  • The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
  • Imagine standing atop a mountain, gazing at the vast landscape below, trying to make sense of the world around you.
    Ben Verghese, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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