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
On a five-level scale that tops out at G5 (severe), G1 is the weaker of the geomagnetic storms but can still produce vivid auroras at high latitudes if the conditions are right.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The jet stream, a band of winds that circle the globe, is created by temperature differences between the higher latitudes and the Arctic.
—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
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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The jet stream, a band of winds that circle the globe, is created by temperature differences between the higher latitudes and the Arctic.
—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
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 assembly may interpret the rules to exclude reformist clerics who favor greater social freedoms and engagement with the outside world.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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All of this, and so much more, is the enduring legacy, unmatched glory of the hard-working patriots who built and defended this country and who still carry the hopes and freedoms on all of humanity’s backs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mastering nuclear technology therefore isn’t merely a technical achievement but proof of Iran’s sovereignty and advancement to the level of global powers.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Afghanistan's Taliban government, on the other hand, remains largely unrecognized by the international community and thus lacks formal diplomatic ties with major Western powers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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