elevations

noun

plural of elevation
1
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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2
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 Forecasters warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, with as much as 25 inches of rain possible at higher elevations. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The hurricane center predicted 8 to 12 inches of total rainfall across Maui and the lower elevations of the Big Island, and 4 to 6 inches across the island chain. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026 That’s not surprising as higher elevations experience more extreme wind and rainfall conditions. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Damaging winds could approach 75 mph, with stronger gusts possible at higher elevations. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Lala is forecasted to bring rainfall of 8 to 12 inches across Maui and the Big Island, with the highest totals reaching up to 25 inches across the higher elevations of the Big Island. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The heavy marine layer overnight helped firefighters as humidity rose to nearly 90%, although the fire continued to burn actively in higher elevations above the marine layer. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Nighttime lows in the mid 60s to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The research found that facilities with short runways, high elevations and hotter climates may be impacted the most. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
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  1. promotions
  2. hills
  3. ascents
  4. mounds
  5. advancements
  6. altitudes
  7. cliffs
  8. mountains
Noun
  • In online promotions, some hospitals have claimed the wristband campaigns can save lives, though many have recently launched and their impact has yet to be studied.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Post-deadline promotions of Brett Bateman and Charles McAdoo injected speed into the lineup.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotions
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  • The students then used a topographical map from the Internet and CNC machine to get the hills exactly right.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Just before reaching a mile, the trail begins to flatten, giving hikers a small break, though rolling hills continue for the next half-mile.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.
    — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
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  • Gardener Tomoki Kato crafted a multilayered landscape featuring undulating mounds, red pine trees, a weeping cherry tree, and a pond.
    — Joanna Kawecki, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, pest pros share how to safely get rid of fire ant mounds and help keep them under control.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mounds
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  • Recent advancements have extended runway, and Epoch's own analysis treats continued scaling through 2030 as plausible but not an inevitability.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many common car maintenance beliefs are now outdated due to advancements in automotive technology.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancements
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  • Currently, scientists don't have a precise understanding of the chemical reactions that occur between the pollutants and the atmospheric gases at high altitudes.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight carbon-fiber blades allow engineers to adjust airflow quickly during free-flight testing and simulate flight at higher altitudes.
    — Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of altitudes
Noun
  • Big Bend National Park, Texas — The towering cliffs, jagged mountain tops, and punishing desert climate of the Big Bend region in Texas have long proved to be the best barrier the United States could have with Mexico.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The park was scheduled to open last year, but was delayed when winter rains caused two major landslides along its cliffs, requiring significant shoring up to keep an emergency access route open.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As glaciers and permafrost — the frozen soil sediment and rock that acts like a glue holding mountains together — melt due to higher temperatures caused by climate change, the threat of landslides is rising in the Swiss Alps.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
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