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as in hill
usually altitudes plural
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitude
High altitude: Less oxygen in the air can cause breathlessness, even with mild activity.
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Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Starlink satellites are designed to fall out of orbit and burn up in the atmosphere at the end of their operational life, and sightings of their high altitude disposals are becoming more common.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Vertical wind shear—the difference in the speed and direction of winds at different altitudes—is a much more useful variable for the researchers.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
In active mode, the range and altitude of target detection are 200 and 30 kilometers, respectively.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Starlink satellites are designed to fall out of orbit and burn up in the atmosphere at the end of their operational life, and sightings of their high altitude disposals are becoming more common.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Vertical wind shear—the difference in the speed and direction of winds at different altitudes—is a much more useful variable for the researchers.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
In active mode, the range and altitude of target detection are 200 and 30 kilometers, respectively.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitude
Noun
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The structures—built between the 1920s and 1960s—are built at slight elevations and capitalize on their surroundings by framing sweeping views of mountains and hills.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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The Figari vineyard sits at 4,000 feet of elevation at the base of the Omu di Cagna Mountain while the Bonifacio vineyard is situated above the Mediterranean near the Bonifacio cliffs.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Synopsis: Set in a timeless English village, where everything is picturesque – everything, that is, except for the vampires living in the castle on the hill who come out at night for a little drink of the locals.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Choosing perennials with long bloom times, along with different heights and colors, adds charm and depth to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Budget $300 to $500 for these pots, preferably in two or three different heights.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Altitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitude. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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