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
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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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From the bar of his restaurant Dorfman, pointed across the valley to a hill wherea Hezbollah flag once flew.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Before this year, the production record was held by a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S that was pulled off the production line, outfitted with a roll cage and a fuel cell, and then sent up the hill at the hands of local legend David Donner in 9 minutes and 53 seconds.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 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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One of Pakistan’s top mediators flew to Tehran to persuade Iranian negotiators to reconsider and come to the talks in the Swiss mountains.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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That air should be JR’s vital collaborator — no complex and costly scaffolding for these magic mountains — is nothing new in Paris.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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