: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
In my experience, clarity now becomes a key factor in how long fish will stay in their high-water haunts.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2025
Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Foods with high water content can contribute significantly to nighttime urination.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Pine Bluff Police Department issued a warning Friday that the city is under a flood warning and stressed that the agency does not have equipment for conducting high-water rescues.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
In my experience, clarity now becomes a key factor in how long fish will stay in their high-water haunts.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
Apples also have a high water content, which helps with hydration and keeping stool soft.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Foods with high water content can contribute significantly to nighttime urination.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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