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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
At elevations reaching nearly 17,000 feet (5,177 meters), the robot maintains stability and mobility while carrying out its mission in harsh outdoor conditions.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Terrazas de los Andes, established by Moët-Hennessy, has long championed cultivating Malbec at extreme elevations for enhanced freshness and precision.
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Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Protecting those reservoir levels means that all the water below those elevations is rendered essentially inaccessible, the study authors wrote.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Great Basin, especially at higher elevations, so park rangers recommend doing the drive in the morning.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.
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Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
This journey requires them to climb fish ladders over dams, navigate culverts diverting streams under roads, and ascend up to elevations of 7,000 feet.
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Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Terrazas de los Andes, established by Moët-Hennessy, has long championed cultivating Malbec at extreme elevations for enhanced freshness and precision.
—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Protecting those reservoir levels means that all the water below those elevations is rendered essentially inaccessible, the study authors wrote.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Great Basin, especially at higher elevations, so park rangers recommend doing the drive in the morning.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
But these salamanders live at varying elevations in different mountain ranges, and genetic sequencing confirmed that each was, in fact, its own species.
—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
This journey requires them to climb fish ladders over dams, navigate culverts diverting streams under roads, and ascend up to elevations of 7,000 feet.
—
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has been working with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Control to identify trouble spots along roadways, steep hills and other areas.
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There are a surprisingly high number of weak ski resort courses, and many better golf operations tend to be at smaller market ski hills, so my focus is on the best golf courses at ski resorts, regardless of the size of the ski operations.
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
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At the time, certain teams wore BLM patches and stenciled the BLM logo onto the pitcher’s mounds.
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Regular mowing can also disrupt ant mounds.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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This phenomenon arises from the stress of unresolved, postponed difficult decisions in today's uncertain economic and technological landscape, particularly with rapid AI advancements.
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The windows must be able to withstand a bird strike at cruising speed and hold up to extreme pressure differences at high altitudes.
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This outpost from the same family of Central and Kjolle fame—renowned for both cataloguing and reimagining obscure ingredients found throughout various altitudes of Peru—has become the home base for their culinary research arm, Mater Iniciativa.
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For outdoor enthusiasts, the system now features excursions like the trek up the Eiðiskollur cliffs towering above the northern village of Eiði.
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Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.
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Respecting Nature Nature is key to Japan’s traditional Shinto religion, in which mountains, trees, stone and flowers are capable of having spirits.
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Marked by towering mountains, spectacular valleys and glacial blue lakes in every direction, the towns of Banff and Lake Louise have attracted travelers for decades.
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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