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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, 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
From its storied coastline to its mountain peaks, California is peppered with gorgeous small towns.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 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
While the 1970s and 80s had some peaks in the data, there is a definite trend in average wind gusts from 1990 to the present.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 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
Although the region’s precipitation stands at more than 90% of a typical season and snowfall is about 70% of normal, much of the snow that landed on Tahoe’s peaks was lost within days due to rainfall and then high temperatures.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
From its storied coastline to its mountain peaks, California is peppered with gorgeous small towns.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 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
While the 1970s and 80s had some peaks in the data, there is a definite trend in average wind gusts from 1990 to the present.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 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
Although the region’s precipitation stands at more than 90% of a typical season and snowfall is about 70% of normal, much of the snow that landed on Tahoe’s peaks was lost within days due to rainfall and then high temperatures.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
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And the Granite Falls/Caldwell County native — now a minority owner of the Hornets, still tied to the mountains west of here — definitely wanted to treat Saturday night like a homecoming.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The photo, taken by Kate, shows the young princess wearing a backpack and a camouflage jacket while sitting outside with mountains in the background.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Its softer and more feminine guise includes floral upholstery in lemony shades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nodding to the ‘90s, these oval shades are the perfect pair to throw in your purse and pull out when Paris has one of those beautifully sunny days that practically beg for an entire afternoon sunbathing on a café terrace with a glass of rosé in hand.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each batch spans big-name brands and underrated labels alike and includes tops, bottoms, bags, matching sets, shoes, and beyond.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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These large bulb-forming plants of white-, pink- or white and-maroon blooms are durable, and even when the tops are frozen rapidly being new growth with the return of warm spring weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 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
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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