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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
Lower altitudes are expected to see less snow, but higher elevations could actually see higher snowfalls as temperatures there remain below freezing but warm enough for there to be more moisture for storms.
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Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
The park explained that up to four feet of snow could hit the valley, even at low elevations that don’t typically see snow.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
Kennedy said gusts could get as high as 30-35 mph throughout the region and perhaps blow as high as 40 mph in the upper elevations.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Tuesday as a heavy snowstorm moved through Northern California, bringing blizzard conditions to higher elevations.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Heavy thunderstorms in Southern California brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area, with the highest elevations seeing more than 3 inches.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The second, $400,000, was to tuckpoint masonry on all elevations.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
The park explained that up to four feet of snow could hit the valley, even at low elevations that don’t typically see snow.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
Kennedy said gusts could get as high as 30-35 mph throughout the region and perhaps blow as high as 40 mph in the upper elevations.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Tuesday as a heavy snowstorm moved through Northern California, bringing blizzard conditions to higher elevations.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Heavy thunderstorms in Southern California brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area, with the highest elevations seeing more than 3 inches.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The second, $400,000, was to tuckpoint masonry on all elevations.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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These promotions come on the heels of Buchwald naming Julia Buchwald as Chief Executive Officer and President, and Ryan Martin as Co-President of the agency.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Other standouts include Badao Tang Hot Pot Villa in Nanshan’s hills overlooking the city skyline, and Dongting Hot Pot is sited within an air-raid shelter cave.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film offers a sharp study of what drives so many to attempt near-impossible ascents, and why audiences can’t stop watching them in turn.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jim Lapic, master gardener with the Penn State Master Gardener Program, uses broken terracotta pots and places them along the sides of his garden mounds.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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These advancements aim to shield soldiers from injury and allow for life-saving therapeutic operations in environments contaminated by chemical or biological agents.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yeoh added that after Crazy Rich Asians, films like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Everything Everywhere All at Once were released, reflecting wider advancements in the industry.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their endurance has been proven in flight testing, demonstrating high subsonic speeds – 200+ nautical mile range at low altitudes and 60+ minutes duration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Not to mention helping with recovery and swelling afterwards, particularly when skiing at higher altitudes.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The aerial views were surreal—cliffs tumbling into aquamarine seas, olive groves stitched like patchwork across the land—Mallorca, seen from the gods’ point of view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Heightened emotions + cliffs = proceed carefully.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, strong winds and heavy snow will start to slam the mountains as early as Monday night.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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