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the right to act or move freely
the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals
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Recent Examples of latitude
There are advantages to digital work in terms of the freedom of the latitude of the way to photograph in different lighting situations.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The yacht is named after Robert Were Fox the Younger, a 19th-century scientist who invented a compass that measured magnetic dip at sea in high latitudes, leading to the discovery of the South Pole.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
However, another theory argues that latitude and atmospheric circulation may have limited the effects of acid rain, wildfire, and toxic gases in certain regions.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The yacht is named after Robert Were Fox the Younger, a 19th-century scientist who invented a compass that measured magnetic dip at sea in high latitudes, leading to the discovery of the South Pole.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
However, another theory argues that latitude and atmospheric circulation may have limited the effects of acid rain, wildfire, and toxic gases in certain regions.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
Noun
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Guard Miles Kelly picked up the slack, putting up 23 points.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Long-term positions for senior scientists and lecturers can pick up the slack, and maintain institutional memory better than a transient workforce-in-training ever could.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Innovation often happens when people have the freedom to challenge ideas and create with confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But seat components, so long as the seat can be returned to its upright position for landing, are generally given a little more leeway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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In theory, the Agriculture Committee has a bit more leeway to cut other programs aside from SNAP, but, in practice, the food-assistance program appears to be its main mark.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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Prior authorization has become a pain point for patients and doctors.—
Lauren Sausser | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Federal authorities on Sunday were investigating the fiery crash of a small plane into a suburban Minneapolis home that killed all aboard and engulfed the house in flames.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Leadership has long been synonymous with hierarchy—reserved for those with formal titles and clear managerial authority.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Latitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitude. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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