as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
This part connects the rocket’s two stages, enabling it to separate at high altitudes.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Archival data from the service including wind speed, temperature, and pressure at different altitudes all went into the training program.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
While all clouds reflect solar radiation back into space, those at higher altitudes also trap some radiation within the atmosphere.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
SpaceX The SpaceX division noted it's also worked out latency constraints, ideal altitudes and elevation angles for its satellites, along with several other parameters, to achieve reliable connectivity.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Les Arcs has slopes reaching altitudes of 3,226 meters and provides exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early December to late April.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
With slopes reaching altitudes of 2,811 meters, Lech am Zürs enjoys exceptional snow reliability and a ski season that stretches from late November to late April.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Reaching altitudes of 3,330 meters at the Mont Fort Glacier, Verbier offers exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early December to late April.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Archival data from the service including wind speed, temperature, and pressure at different altitudes all went into the training program.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
While all clouds reflect solar radiation back into space, those at higher altitudes also trap some radiation within the atmosphere.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
SpaceX The SpaceX division noted it's also worked out latency constraints, ideal altitudes and elevation angles for its satellites, along with several other parameters, to achieve reliable connectivity.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Les Arcs has slopes reaching altitudes of 3,226 meters and provides exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early December to late April.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
With slopes reaching altitudes of 2,811 meters, Lech am Zürs enjoys exceptional snow reliability and a ski season that stretches from late November to late April.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Reaching altitudes of 3,330 meters at the Mont Fort Glacier, Verbier offers exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early December to late April.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
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Washington Snow is expected at or above elevations greater than 3,000 ft, with total snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph on the West Slopes, South Central Cascades, and Passes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Their work together has resulted in Hathaway’s elevation to style icon.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Given the lack of economic opportunities in the area at the time, Ryan left home after high school, working at a ski hill and then in construction before enrolling in a tourism program at university.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mojave Desert’s gold rush sparks a mini real estate boom Apparently there’s still gold in them hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her vision for the team is clear: to build a culture of excellence that honors the franchise’s history while pushing it toward new heights.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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The price of typical luxury hotels and resorts is reaching eye-watering heights.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Western Siskiyou County is similarly advised, while those in the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada mountains and Western Plumas County and Lassen Park County should also take care.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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