as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
The old-school style page with charts and text explained how to calculate the safety of lowering landing gear when a plane is moving slowly at low altitudes, as the Jeju flight was.
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James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The production spent three months shooting at altitudes of between 3,000 to 3,500 meters (9,800 to 11,400 ft) close to sites of the real-life events in Italy’s Aosta Valley, with the production also recreating the pillar in three parts in a studio.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Later, as July slips into August, the wildflowers move to higher altitudes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Orion spacecraft’s service module lacks the ability to reach a low-lunar orbit—Apollo missions circled the Moon at altitudes of below 70 miles (110 km)—and then safely return to Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
At altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), oxygen becomes a luxury, while scorching days give way to relentlessly cold nights.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
However, ambient air concentrations at those monitors are different from flare emissions, which are released at higher altitudes than the monitors, which are placed along the borders of the Suncor property.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Those who wish to avoid high altitudes can visit the Salt Basin Dunes, the site of an ancient lake.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
In turn, diversity fell at the higher, colder altitudes.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The production spent three months shooting at altitudes of between 3,000 to 3,500 meters (9,800 to 11,400 ft) close to sites of the real-life events in Italy’s Aosta Valley, with the production also recreating the pillar in three parts in a studio.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Later, as July slips into August, the wildflowers move to higher altitudes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Orion spacecraft’s service module lacks the ability to reach a low-lunar orbit—Apollo missions circled the Moon at altitudes of below 70 miles (110 km)—and then safely return to Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
At altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), oxygen becomes a luxury, while scorching days give way to relentlessly cold nights.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
However, ambient air concentrations at those monitors are different from flare emissions, which are released at higher altitudes than the monitors, which are placed along the borders of the Suncor property.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Those who wish to avoid high altitudes can visit the Salt Basin Dunes, the site of an ancient lake.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
In turn, diversity fell at the higher, colder altitudes.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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The drawings contained in the design plans show the front elevation, top and projection of the president's desk in the Oval Office.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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At roughly 12,400 feet elevation, surrounded by steep terrain, loose rock and snow, there was no safe way up or down.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom will take the hill for the Rangers.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Atlantic Shores Riding Stables can take you on a ride over hills above the Atlantic Ocean and down to the beach for an hour – or more, if your glutes can handle it.—
Hollie Clemence,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The documentary chronicled the height of outlaw country, which saw Coe in good company — Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, and the Charlie Daniels Band are also featured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cut up to half the sedge's height in early spring to thin it out.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are high-mountain hikes aplenty, and the team can help set up trips to religious events (if the times align) and visits to traditional nomad families to learn more about the local culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, while watching the rugged coastline dip in and out of fjords and spiky mountains tumble down into the sea, magicians and musicals were far from my mind.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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