apexes

variants or apices
plural of apex

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Recent Examples of apexes Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road. Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apexes
Noun
  • Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The same bill has tax breaks for overtime, tips, and Social Security income, which mirror recent changes at the federal level and were pushed for by Hall.
    Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Solis is constantly reaching for new heights — an apt metaphor for his career.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Mapping means travelers with disabilities measure more than 200 data points, such as bed heights or doorway widths, since accessibility is far from one-size-fits-all, but rather that various needs can be met.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And for a subtle mix of colors, choose dahlias of the same gradient—dahlias with purple centers and white tips are common, as are fiery red dahlias that turn yellow at the ends of their petals.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Marner, like Eichel, is an all-around threat who can be counted on to go head-to-head with the opponent’s best in all situations on both ends of the ice.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
    Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The whiskey noses and drinks noticeably above its 54% ABV, resulting in a bold and memorable rye at every phase of the experience.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Apexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apexes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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