1
as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away
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as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
a pop singer at the peak of her career
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Recent Examples of peaks
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
That doesn’t mean the 77,100-acre oasis of craggy peaks, maze-like caves, and alpine lakes is any less enchanting.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
With a breezy southerly wind in play, that afternoon peaks in the upper 70s to low 80s across the board.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Return the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the meringue is thick, glossy and holds stiff peaks, 3 to 4 more minutes.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press reported in February that travel and mountain executives were accused of staging fake rescues on the country’s mountain peaks to defraud international insurance companies of millions of dollars.
—Manish Paudel, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Historically, wildfire activity ramps up in late March or early April, as snow at the highest elevations begins to thaw, and the season peaks in June before the monsoon arrives.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
That doesn’t mean the 77,100-acre oasis of craggy peaks, maze-like caves, and alpine lakes is any less enchanting.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
With a breezy southerly wind in play, that afternoon peaks in the upper 70s to low 80s across the board.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Return the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the meringue is thick, glossy and holds stiff peaks, 3 to 4 more minutes.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press reported in February that travel and mountain executives were accused of staging fake rescues on the country’s mountain peaks to defraud international insurance companies of millions of dollars.
—Manish Paudel, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Historically, wildfire activity ramps up in late March or early April, as snow at the highest elevations begins to thaw, and the season peaks in June before the monsoon arrives.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
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Rather than honing in on a particular animal or region, the series takes a kaleidoscopic look at life on Earth by visiting different ecosystem types, including plains, mountains, jungles, forests and the mysterious depths of the ocean.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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For years, Dean Potter stood atop the climbing world, attaining a mystique as a rebellious spirit who carved his own path up mountains and into the sky — through BASE jumping and wingsuit flying.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite the prior game being a pack-in title for the PS5, Team Asobi’s full-sized sequel brims with inventive platforming, whimsical power-ups, and a kind of lighthearted fun that recalls the best of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
28 Feb. 2026
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Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Noah Baumbach reached new heights with this bittersweet examination of a relationship in the aftermath of a breaking point.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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And though some of Euphoria’s ensemble players — Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney — saw their acting careers catapult to new heights, others simply didn’t make it.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The American Horror Story star styled the outfit with a zip-up jacket, chunky boots, and black shades.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Snag a pair in this classic black pattern, or one of the beige shades for a brighter look.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn’t display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her materials include those most basic elements of the earth—geology—and her forms borrow from totems, obelisks, prehistoric megaliths, and Indigenous Caribbean zeniths.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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