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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in hills
an area of high ground
Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park
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Recent Examples of elevations
The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Thunderstorm chances are highest in the Sierra Nevada, which may see snow at elevations as low as 6,000 feet.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Showers are possible, with snow potentially falling in the highest elevations of the Cascades.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Sitting at elevations between 1,250 and 1,750 feet, the vineyards are blessed with strong, hot sunlight during the day and significant nighttime temperature declines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
The breakthrough came after spider specimens from remote elevations were sent to Priyadarshini for identification and analysis.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Eleven miles of road is located at elevations above 11,500 feet, with few guard rails and no shoulders.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Lake elevations indicate how much water is inside a reservoir.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
In other high elevations, including Mount Diablo and the Altamont Pass, the winds blew about 50 mph.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Thunderstorm chances are highest in the Sierra Nevada, which may see snow at elevations as low as 6,000 feet.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Showers are possible, with snow potentially falling in the highest elevations of the Cascades.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Sitting at elevations between 1,250 and 1,750 feet, the vineyards are blessed with strong, hot sunlight during the day and significant nighttime temperature declines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
The breakthrough came after spider specimens from remote elevations were sent to Priyadarshini for identification and analysis.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Eleven miles of road is located at elevations above 11,500 feet, with few guard rails and no shoulders.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Lake elevations indicate how much water is inside a reservoir.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
In other high elevations, including Mount Diablo and the Altamont Pass, the winds blew about 50 mph.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Ngannou has since had more success on the combat sports landscape, including a highlight-reel knockout in his MVP MMA 1 debut, which keeps his name in the heavyweight conversation across promotions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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The history-making number of 274 ascents occurred on Wednesday, May 20, amid clear weather, the Associated Press, the BBC and ABC News reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Officially, Usyk won the fight via 11th-round TKO, but there are mounds of controversy around referee Mark Lyson's decision to stop the bout in the penultimate round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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When the storm passed, the group of five was stuck under mounds of debris and unable to escape.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Chinese constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail are typically at higher altitudes, above 800 km, and China may launch 1,000 or more rockets over the next decade to support these constellations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Girlan Trattmann 2022 Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige Made in a fresh yet elegant style, this northern Italian Pinot Noir is from Cantina Girlan’s oldest vineyards, which sit at altitudes between 1,250 and 1,640 feet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Dunlough Castle Located in County Cork at a place called Three Castle Head, 13th-century Dunlough Castle is set atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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With rugged cliffs rising above the Arkansas River, the canyon is a picturesque place for rafting, fishing, and hiking.—
John Hickenlooper,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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In true Swiss fashion, Wengen features a number of chalet-style homes, snowcapped mountains, and bucolic scenes in nearly every direction.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The trailers show that Eternia was once a vibrant alien-like world with multi-colored forests, massive mountains and fortresses with towering faces carved into their entrances.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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