as in authorizations
the right to act or move freely
the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals
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Recent Examples of latitudes
While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
While the effects of these pollutants are strongest at middle to high latitudes, variability is lowest near the tropics.
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Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Fin whales are typically found in deep, offshore waters in open seas, away from the coast, primarily in temperate to polar latitudes.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
This allows sunlight to strike northern latitudes more directly and for a longer portion of each day.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
That's because the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday, June 14, which means dark skies (albeit during short nights in the Northern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes) and a crescent moon after sunset.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Fires are migrating to higher latitudes as climate change prolongs heatwaves and drought conditions in more parts of the world.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
While the effects of these pollutants are strongest at middle to high latitudes, variability is lowest near the tropics.
—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Fin whales are typically found in deep, offshore waters in open seas, away from the coast, primarily in temperate to polar latitudes.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
This allows sunlight to strike northern latitudes more directly and for a longer portion of each day.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
That's because the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday, June 14, which means dark skies (albeit during short nights in the Northern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes) and a crescent moon after sunset.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Fires are migrating to higher latitudes as climate change prolongs heatwaves and drought conditions in more parts of the world.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitudes
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Local doctors, lawmakers, patients and the American Medical Association, say that the number of prior authorizations and claim denials that insurance companies issue is worsening.
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Second, Landor’s case gained support from many groups typically at odds over how to protect religious freedoms – groups disappointed with this week’s decision.
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Several independent Turkish media outlets were denied accreditation to cover an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, journalism groups said Thursday, calling the decision an affront to media freedoms.
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The Verdict on Ina and Julia’s Potato Salad I’m grateful that Ina’s cookbook introduced me to the powers of potato cooking water.
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While senior Iraqi officials will attend the funeral, representation from other major powers will be limited.
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Another misconception exists regarding regulation, as many fintech firms consider obtaining licenses to be the hardest part of expansion.
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New limits on lifetime hunting licenses in Idaho House Bill 855 limits lifetime hunting licenses to residents who have lived in Idaho for a minimum of five years.
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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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