peaks 1 of 2

noun

plural of peak
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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2
as in pinnacles
the highest part or point a pop singer at the peak of her career

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3
as in brims
the projecting front part of a hat or cap accidentally stepped on the hat and crushed the peak

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peaks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of peak
as in surges

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Recent Examples of peaks
Noun
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 The Hunza Valley is located in northern Pakistan and draws travelers with dramatic mountain landscapes, turquoise lakes and picturesque villages set beneath towering Karakoram peaks. — Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Sakhi is a guide for the company, as well as a geographer and high-altitude photographer, and has climbed some of the world's major peaks, according to Moving Mountains' website. — CBS News, 31 July 2026 Sakhi is a guide for the company, as well as a geographer and high-altitude photographer, and has climbed some of the world’s major peaks, according to Moving Mountains’ website. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Surrounded by snowcapped peaks and cascading waterfalls, Valdez is often called one of Alaska’s most scenic small towns. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Swiss engineers have been consulted to build gondola rides to the peaks. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 Margin debt has grown over 40% year-over-year to levels last seen near speculative market peaks in 2000, 2007 and 2021, according to data from Leuthold Group. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Floor-to-ceiling windows let in unbelievable views of East Antarctica’s peaks and ice fields; blackout blinds shield you at night from the midnight sun. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Verb
Buyer demand typically peaks right before Memorial Day, but the peak time depends on your local market. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
  1. mountains
  2. pinnacles
  3. brims
  4. increases
  5. heights
  6. shades
  7. mushrooms
  8. tops
Noun
  • Gandaki, one of the Himalayan country's seven provinces, is home to popular mountains and hiking trails and the resort city of Pokhara.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movie shot in 35mm film revisits the main character and setting of the director’s minimalist first feature, Freedom, that 25 years earlier chronicled a few days in the life of a solitary woodcutter in the remote Pampas mountains.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mountains
Noun
  • Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of pinnacles
Noun
  • Comparable to a $5,700 Bottega Veneta bag, this rich-looking satchel brims with timeless appeal.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
    — Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Definition of brims
Verb
  • Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • At a cost of approximately $8,600 to $23,100 per person (depending on the package), the 2026 edition covers Milan to Barcelona from September 3 through 6 while taking the rally to new heights.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of heights
Noun
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Smart shades can keep someone from climbing a step ladder to close a higher window.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shades
Verb
  • Sauté morel mushrooms about five minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The investigation mushrooms Bock, the Feeding Our Future founder whom prosecutors called the mastermind of the fraud, was found guilty in March 2025.
    — David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of mushrooms
Noun
  • Instead of hanging onto a closet full of cheap, rough pieces, I’m finally getting rid of them all — and making room for a collection of cotton dresses, tops, and skirts from Quince.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Fortunately, some of the season’s biggest runway trends—from bikini tops worn beyond the beach to silk headscarves and the return of capris—are finally in full swing, making now the perfect time to shake things up.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of tops

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