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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
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Bogus Basin was forecast to receive up to 10 inches of fresh snowfall at higher elevations, with storms lasting from Tuesday night into Thursday morning.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
However, the shorelines are found at varying elevations across the planet.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
As temperatures get up toward 70 degrees, one option would be to go to higher elevations where the stream is cooler.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
By early November, the park's 5,000-strong population of bison begins a mass migration to lower elevations.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Bogus Basin was forecast to receive up to 10 inches of fresh snowfall at higher elevations, with storms lasting from Tuesday night into Thursday morning.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
However, the shorelines are found at varying elevations across the planet.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
As temperatures get up toward 70 degrees, one option would be to go to higher elevations where the stream is cooler.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
By early November, the park's 5,000-strong population of bison begins a mass migration to lower elevations.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
Noun
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No promotions have been announced yet, according to the group.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Following the promotions of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, the Red Sox don’t have any other big ticket position player prospects who are ready to make an impact at the MLB level.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Here, French doors access a private balcony with views of the western hills while inside there are dressing areas for him and her with custom built-ins, individual closets, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, a lovely soaking tub, separate water closet space, and double sinks.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 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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Flies buzzed over the growing mounds of trash.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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On Monday evening, a EF-2 tornado from the west swept through four blocks of the Franklin County seat, effectively destroying TruComp’s 76,000-square-foot building, shearing off its front and blasting its east side into mounds of bricks, insulation and twisted metal.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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There continues to be meaningful advancements in the fight against [Glioblastoma], and that fight needs all of us.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, ambient air concentrations at those monitors are different from flare emissions, which are released at higher altitudes than the monitors, which are placed along the borders of the Suncor property.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Surely, after 10 years of flying across the Atlantic monthly for my career, my body has acclimated to spending hours at high altitudes—right?—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The cliffs formed at the end of the Ice Age thanks to glacial activity carving out the gorge.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Here, the sun cast stark, dramatic shadows across the moon’s steep cliffs, rugged ripples and seemingly bottomless craters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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