Thesaurus results for LATITUDE(S)

latitudes

noun

plural of latitude

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 Stavanger wasn’t far from him, from the Orkneys; up here, at these latitudes, everything had once been Norwegian anyhow. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 Most of the world’s peatlands are concentrated at higher latitudes closer to the poles or in the tropics. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 From mid-northern latitudes, Scorpius will be low in the south. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Southern Delta Aquariids are best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere or along southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026 The device shines brightest during the winter months and at higher latitudes, where the sun stays low on the horizon. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 Viewing times and positions are best suited for observers at mid-northern latitudes; check a local skywatching app for exact timing in your area. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026 These initial services will at first be continuously available only to users at mid-latitudes. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 The Milky Way can be seen from dark locations throughout North America and other mid-northern latitudes, as long as the sky is clear and relatively free of artificial light. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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Noun

Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Otero Alcántara has been the highest profile dissident jailed in Cuba since the July 11, 2021, protests over Cuba’s lack of freedoms and worsening economy.

— Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of freedoms

Noun

These muni bonds need to be bought, so the powers-that-be will make phone calls to their contacts in Bondland to buy up these 6% coupons.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In recent years, the exercise has grown to include scenarios that focus on competition with other major military powers.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of powers

Noun

Check medical license records Patients can check the licenses of doctors and their disciplinary history within the Florida Department of Health databases.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Stephanie Murray The software vendor at the center of a New Jersey voter registration controversy provided driver’s licenses and state IDs in Arizona.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

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