ELEVATIONS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

elevations

noun

plural of elevation

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 Peak wind gusts in and around San Diego are expected early Sunday morning, and will most likely range from 20 to 40 mph in lower elevations to 50 to 60 mph in the mountains. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 Winds across Northern California will gust up to 30 mph Saturday and higher at high elevations. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Higher elevations, including Big Bear and Julian, could get up to an inch and a half of precipitation. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Forecasters expect rain to fall throughout the weekend across Idaho, with higher mountain elevations receiving snowfall. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Gusts up to 60 mph are expected in higher elevations and 45-50 mph gusts in lower elevations, according to the NWS. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 The insects started to migrate from higher elevations to coniferous forests, but a historic 2013 rainstorm stopped their advance. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Wind speeds generally increase with altitude, while higher elevations can also provide more consistent wind conditions. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 As for the elevations, McGraw will be making his NFL debut and Smith will be making his Dolphins debut. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

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Noun

However, there was not enough evidence to draw clear conclusions on whether free drug samples and other promotions affect decisions to place specific drugs on hospital formularies.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
For generations, the series showed, white men had dominated the department, while Black and women firefighters had been ostracized and put in danger, shut out of the most desirable fire stations and passed over for promotions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotions

Noun

The entertaining spaces, including the adjoining living and dining rooms, are framed by large windows that look out on the rolling hills.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hills

Noun

The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.

— Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of ascents

Noun

Inside, the line wraps around the room, and cups everywhere are filled with fluffy mounds of Greek yogurt crowned with fresh fruit, nuts, dark chocolate cacao nibs and other ingredients.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Stem cells, peptides, testosterone, pills, mounds of supplements just to keep everything balanced.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of mounds

Noun

Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

This approach supports rapid updates to target tracks, an important capability when monitoring multiple aerial threats that may be moving at different speeds and altitudes.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Rescues this high are risky and expensive, and helicopters cannot safely fly at such altitudes.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of altitudes

Noun

Travelers familiar with Scotland’s Isle of Skye may recognize this recipe for remote luxury, though rather than craggy cliffs and emerald-green glens, Noirmoutier is closer to a little slice of California.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
White Beach, in front of a backdrop of chalky cliffs, is accessible exclusively by boat.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cliffs

Noun

The entire area between Mexico’s western coast and the Sierra Madre mountains could be affected, forecasters said.

— Fernando Llano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Videos on social media show houses and sheds being swept away by the swollen river flowing between tall mountains.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

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