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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in hills
an area of high ground
Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park
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Recent Examples of elevations
Instead, temperatures have been so warm that precipitation has fallen as rain, rather than snow, even at higher elevations.
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Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
That could lead to snow melt even at high elevations and highlights the need to conserve water and limit the pull on our reservoir storage.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Colorado’s mountains have likely already hit peak snowpack, and record-high heat forecast for the coming days will kick off widespread melting even at high elevations — weeks ahead of normal.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Wildflowers started blooming here late last year and are mostly past their prime at lower elevations, including at popular viewing sites Henderson Canyon Road and Coyote Canyon.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s will offer some relief to the lower elevations but will offer minimal relief within the higher elevations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
High elevations will remain in the upper 60s to 70s.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Higher amounts in the elevations above 5000 feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
On the desert floor, elevations are as low as 3,600 feet, but the highest reaches of the park are above 8,000 feet.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
That could lead to snow melt even at high elevations and highlights the need to conserve water and limit the pull on our reservoir storage.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Colorado’s mountains have likely already hit peak snowpack, and record-high heat forecast for the coming days will kick off widespread melting even at high elevations — weeks ahead of normal.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Wildflowers started blooming here late last year and are mostly past their prime at lower elevations, including at popular viewing sites Henderson Canyon Road and Coyote Canyon.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s will offer some relief to the lower elevations but will offer minimal relief within the higher elevations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
High elevations will remain in the upper 60s to 70s.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Higher amounts in the elevations above 5000 feet.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
On the desert floor, elevations are as low as 3,600 feet, but the highest reaches of the park are above 8,000 feet.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
Noun
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Check the team website for more promotions throughout the season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her team will spend more time on success planning, pathways to support lateral moves and promotions, improving interview training, and mapping out the skills needed to support the company’s future.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The villagers become sympathetic to the revolutionaries, who hide in the hills, and increasingly radicalized.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The soft glow of lanterns against ancient mounds turns a seemingly simple walk into a reflective, cinematic journey through American history.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Huge snow piles, huge snow mounds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration set up a new process for air tour operators in Hawaii wanting to fly at lower altitudes, including recommendations for pilot training and qualifications, as well as aircraft equipment.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This innovation allows satellites to operate sustainably at very low altitudes, known as Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The area's geography of tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can contribute to turbulent air and quick weather changes that pose hazards for aviation.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Na Pali Coast’s towering cliffs and sharp ridges create turbulent air currents and sudden weather changes that pose significant aviation hazards.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The McLaughlin's spring break vacation to Colorado's mountains required a hard shift in plans following a historically warm and dry winter.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The storms delivered heavy rainfall directly into the Lake Tahoe basin, while also dumping substantial snowfall across the surrounding mountains.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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