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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
Certain groups—such as those who live at northern latitudes, have darker skin pigmentation, or spend little time in the sun—may be particularly good candidates, according to Maizes.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Nor'easters usually develop in the latitudes between Georgia and New Jersey, within 100 miles east or west of the East Coast.
—ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
This region, known as the auroral oval, spans from roughly 60 to 70 degrees north and south latitudes.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
That means possible auroras at high latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Northern lights were reported across mid-latitudes, with sightings stretching from Germany to the southwestern United States, including New Mexico, during a night of rapidly fluctuating geomagnetic conditions that fluctuated between G1, G2, G3 and G4 storm levels.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Auroras typically remain confined to higher latitudes, and southern states are not as well-positioned for visibility.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
However, tonight may be one of those nights when folks in the mid-latitudes get a rare chance to see the phenomenon.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Physically, vertical trackers are better for higher latitudes than horizontal trackers, but economically, the tech failed.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Nor'easters usually develop in the latitudes between Georgia and New Jersey, within 100 miles east or west of the East Coast.
—ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
This region, known as the auroral oval, spans from roughly 60 to 70 degrees north and south latitudes.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
That means possible auroras at high latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Northern lights were reported across mid-latitudes, with sightings stretching from Germany to the southwestern United States, including New Mexico, during a night of rapidly fluctuating geomagnetic conditions that fluctuated between G1, G2, G3 and G4 storm levels.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Auroras typically remain confined to higher latitudes, and southern states are not as well-positioned for visibility.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
However, tonight may be one of those nights when folks in the mid-latitudes get a rare chance to see the phenomenon.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Physically, vertical trackers are better for higher latitudes than horizontal trackers, but economically, the tech failed.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitudes
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' six-year pilot is using private companies with AI tools to process prior authorizations for and reduce spending on over a dozen treatments under traditional Medicare.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
16 Jan. 2026
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Spanberger also wants to limit health insurers’ ability to require prior authorizations for medicines or treatments for people with long-term conditions.—
Judge Glock,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ordinary citizens in Minnesota have rallied in large numbers to defend constitutional freedoms.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Americans today enjoy longer lives, greater comfort, more opportunities and broader freedoms than their grandparents could have imagined.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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All of its radiance-granting powers are effectively put towards a scent that comes alive with glowy warmth, courtesy of the mandarin, magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and other ingredients found within.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When cable was at the height of its powers in 2010, approximately 105 million Americans bought into the bundle.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the new opportunity comes new challenges for bringing these products and features to market, from acquiring licenses to managing costs.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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