as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
It’s been a week of welcome change, in terms of temps and altitudes.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Because each target was observed by multiple sensors at multiple altitudes, researchers will be able to conduct comparative analyses of individual sensors versus combined sensing approaches.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Alongside ballistic missiles, Iran has increasingly relied on cruise missiles such as the Paveh, Soumar, and Hoveyzeh, which fly at low altitudes and follow terrain contours to avoid radar detection.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The cause is a mismatch between the way sea and land altitudes are measured, said study co-author Philip Minderhoud, a hydrogeology professor at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (Patriot) surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) made by Raytheon , a unit of RTX, serve a similar role at closer ranges and lower altitudes.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Numerous airlines canceled international flights to Dubai through the weekend after India's civil aviation agency designated much of the Middle East -- including skies above Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon -- as a high-security risk zone at all altitudes.
—Cara Rubinsky, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Because each target was observed by multiple sensors at multiple altitudes, researchers will be able to conduct comparative analyses of individual sensors versus combined sensing approaches.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Alongside ballistic missiles, Iran has increasingly relied on cruise missiles such as the Paveh, Soumar, and Hoveyzeh, which fly at low altitudes and follow terrain contours to avoid radar detection.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The cause is a mismatch between the way sea and land altitudes are measured, said study co-author Philip Minderhoud, a hydrogeology professor at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (Patriot) surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) made by Raytheon , a unit of RTX, serve a similar role at closer ranges and lower altitudes.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Numerous airlines canceled international flights to Dubai through the weekend after India's civil aviation agency designated much of the Middle East -- including skies above Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon -- as a high-security risk zone at all altitudes.
—Cara Rubinsky, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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Low-elevation blooms are expected to persist until mid- to late March as winds and heat accelerate their decline.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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While fire danger persists in lower elevations, Colorado’s mountains can expect between a dusting and 2 inches of snow, according to the weather service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The city is surrounded by rolling hills that turn a vivid green in spring and are dotted with incredible wineries that offer sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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South Palms guests looking for a proper day trip can arrange the resort’s private van ride to the Chocolate Hills, a stunning (and bizarre) geographical phenomenon of over 1,200 inexplicably conical hills that turn brown during the first half of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wordless electronic lounge music pulses over the speakers, hanging well above the dining room from a triple-height ceiling.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to Bogus’ news release, access to the back side of the mountain will close after this weekend as operations shut down at the Bitterroot and Superior Express chairlifts.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are possible in the higher Foothills and mountains with 30 to 40 mph gusts east of I-25.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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