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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Displeasure peaks this morning as Venus and Saturn align.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Remove and use an electric mixer to whisk until the meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks, about 3-4 minutes.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
Seemingly endless peaks stretched out before us with everything from mellow trees to steep alpine bowls, leaving us salivating over those lines.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
For the meringue, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Wildflower Spotting in the Texas Hill Country Texas Hill Country wildflower season peaks between mid-March and mid-April, right in time with spring break.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
As the train moves through the Hudson Valley and up toward the Canadian border, riverfront towns give way to wide expanses of water and distant mountain peaks.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Displeasure peaks this morning as Venus and Saturn align.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Remove and use an electric mixer to whisk until the meringue holds stiff, glossy peaks, about 3-4 minutes.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
Seemingly endless peaks stretched out before us with everything from mellow trees to steep alpine bowls, leaving us salivating over those lines.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
For the meringue, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Wildflower Spotting in the Texas Hill Country Texas Hill Country wildflower season peaks between mid-March and mid-April, right in time with spring break.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
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The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Patagonia’s mountains, Adelaida, the last of a Chilean indigenous people, resists relocation as a mining project threatens her ancestral land.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 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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The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The volcano's full bloom was punctuated by sustained fountains of lava more than 1,000 feet high, with peak heights of more than 1,300 feet — about the elevation of the top floor of the Empire State Building.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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As for the colors and prints that embrace this design, monochromatic trousers are the most popular—in shades like khaki, camel or sand—and plain designs, though pinstripes also work as the sole print.—
Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fruit Salad To keep things chic and simple, opt for a neutral base and ask for cherry, strawberry, orange, and blueberry designs in muted shades, with pale green stems to keep the look fun but not too outré.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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For two-week trips specifically, her trick is to create a capsule wardrobe with four bottoms, six tops, and one sweater, all of which can be mixed and matched.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whole carrots with tops give this pot-roast dish an elegant and springy look for Easter.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Construction increases fire risk.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sauté morel mushrooms about five minutes or until golden brown and crispy.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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