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
The jet stream, a band of winds that circle the globe, is created by temperature differences between the higher latitudes and the Arctic.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Forecasters are placing some of the blame on the Arctic Oscillation, a broad upper-level pattern that shows up in pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Meteorologists attributed the pattern to frigid Arctic air funneling into eastern North America and then being driven south as strong high-pressure systems helped force the jet stream into a pronounced dip, allowing colder air to spill into lower latitudes.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Either way, the result is a higher chance for Arctic air to reach mid-latitudes, though a split usually signals a more persistent winter pattern.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The model successfully reproduced multiple cycles seen during the satellite era, including the gradual shift of sunspots from higher latitudes toward the solar equator—a key indicator of how a cycle develops.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Forecasters are placing some of the blame on the Arctic Oscillation, a broad upper-level pattern that shows up in pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Meteorologists attributed the pattern to frigid Arctic air funneling into eastern North America and then being driven south as strong high-pressure systems helped force the jet stream into a pronounced dip, allowing colder air to spill into lower latitudes.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Either way, the result is a higher chance for Arctic air to reach mid-latitudes, though a split usually signals a more persistent winter pattern.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The model successfully reproduced multiple cycles seen during the satellite era, including the gradual shift of sunspots from higher latitudes toward the solar equator—a key indicator of how a cycle develops.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitudes
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The contract scrutiny has been blamed for numerous delays across government, such as delays in providing emergency response during a disaster, clearance to repair faulty plumbing in a weather service office or authorizations for wildlife biologists to conduct field work.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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The recent arrest of journalist Don Lemon and others covering Minnesota protests should alarm every American who values constitutional freedoms.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Public universities are already required to respect its community's First Amendment rights, but the principles symbolize an administration's commitment to protect those freedoms.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law as of December, federal data shows.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Living in the moment, and blooming where she was planted were her super powers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fewer workers mean fewer per-seat licenses are needed, the lifeblood of SaaS companies.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Latitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitudes. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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