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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Recent Examples of peaks
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
As oil has come down from late April peaks, Wall Street banks have cut their year-end forecasts.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
With peaks up to 1,531 metres and cut through by deep gorges, these mountains are wild and spectacular, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The views from the peaks are wonderful and the finishing hole may be one of the region’s best.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
As oil has come down from late April peaks, Wall Street banks have cut their year-end forecasts.
—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
With peaks up to 1,531 metres and cut through by deep gorges, these mountains are wild and spectacular, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
The 24,000-acre amalgam of forests, limestone caves, and undulating peaks features 85 trail miles to get your steps in.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
Buyer demand typically peaks right before Memorial Day, but the peak time depends on your local market.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
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Respecting Nature Nature is key to Japan’s traditional Shinto religion, in which mountains, trees, stone and flowers are capable of having spirits.
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Marked by towering mountains, spectacular valleys and glacial blue lakes in every direction, the towns of Banff and Lake Louise have attracted travelers for decades.
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Though the top section of the Chimney Tops Trail (along with its rocky pinnacles) are closed due to fire damage, this is still one sight worth seeing.
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Known for its volcanic pinnacles, an abundance of marine life, and healthy reefs, the Saba National Marine Park surrounds the entire island.
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Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
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Everyone has an acid tongue and brims with spiteful resentment.
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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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But her time with the Current never quite reached the heights that some may have expected.
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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up.
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.
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The Owen model introduced last season was presented through new materials, color shades reinterpreting the boat shoe’s aesthetic.
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Sauté morel mushrooms about five minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
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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.
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The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.
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There are plenty more options to choose from — shop additional white eyelet tops inspired by Helen Mirren on Amazon.
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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