variants
also vertexes
as in tops
the highest point
Once you reach the vertex of the mountain, the remainder of the route is all downhill.
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Recent Examples of vertices
Because the n vertices of the area can be colored by three colors, at most, n/3 guards are needed.
—
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
The different ways of ordering the cards can be arranged into a network of vertices and edges called a graph.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
The different ways of ordering the cards can be arranged into a network of vertices and edges called a graph.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertices
Noun
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Square-neck tanks, halter tops, delicate camisoles, and more all offer variety for your travel look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And who could forget those revealing halter tops, Ashley’s piece-y crown braid, or Mary Kate’s paparazzi-worthy red lip?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Noun
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There have been previous protests at G7 gatherings over the years, with many demonstrators using the summits to speak out against capitalism, globalization, climate change and inequality.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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From the outset, China wasn't included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Hayley Domin,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But her time with the Current never quite reached the heights that some may have expected.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Vertices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertices. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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