1
as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away
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as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
a pop singer at the peak of her career
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Recent Examples of peaks
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
While the 1970s and 80s had some peaks in the data, there is a definite trend in average wind gusts from 1990 to the present.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Historically, wildfire activity ramps up in late March or early April, as snow at the highest elevations begins to thaw, and the season peaks in June before the monsoon arrives.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Although the region’s precipitation stands at more than 90% of a typical season and snowfall is about 70% of normal, much of the snow that landed on Tahoe’s peaks was lost within days due to rainfall and then high temperatures.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Five limestone peaks house a network of tunnels, temples and caves built by Nguyen Dynasty Kings.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Her focus, Luari said, was to bring the restaurants back to their historic peaks of a couple of years ago, before her financial troubles deepened.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Fertilizer prices are below the peaks seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but grain prices were higher then, helping farmers absorb the costs, said Joseph Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Winter is the fastest-warming season across much of the US, which will likely mean lower overall snowpack, earlier peaks and a worsening outlook for the Colorado River in the years to come.
—Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The first was a gentle bell curve; the second was a jagged line, with two sharp peaks—one on the left, the other on the right.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
While the 1970s and 80s had some peaks in the data, there is a definite trend in average wind gusts from 1990 to the present.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Historically, wildfire activity ramps up in late March or early April, as snow at the highest elevations begins to thaw, and the season peaks in June before the monsoon arrives.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Although the region’s precipitation stands at more than 90% of a typical season and snowfall is about 70% of normal, much of the snow that landed on Tahoe’s peaks was lost within days due to rainfall and then high temperatures.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Five limestone peaks house a network of tunnels, temples and caves built by Nguyen Dynasty Kings.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Her focus, Luari said, was to bring the restaurants back to their historic peaks of a couple of years ago, before her financial troubles deepened.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Fertilizer prices are below the peaks seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but grain prices were higher then, helping farmers absorb the costs, said Joseph Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Winter is the fastest-warming season across much of the US, which will likely mean lower overall snowpack, earlier peaks and a worsening outlook for the Colorado River in the years to come.
—Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
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The McLaughlin's spring break vacation to Colorado's mountains required a hard shift in plans following a historically warm and dry winter.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The storms delivered heavy rainfall directly into the Lake Tahoe basin, while also dumping substantial snowfall across the surrounding mountains.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite the prior game being a pack-in title for the PS5, Team Asobi’s full-sized sequel brims with inventive platforming, whimsical power-ups, and a kind of lighthearted fun that recalls the best of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
28 Feb. 2026
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Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video shows two Dallas police officers holding the man, wearing a hat and shades, with half of his face covered in a mask, against a wall on the side of the street.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Light shades such as pastel or lime green add lightness, while deeper colors like bottle green or forest green give the outfit structure.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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The cocktails were made out of 50 milliliter bottles of Absolut-brand vodka with gray cloth stuffed into the tops.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City was tops among EPL clubs for 2024-25 commercial revenue at $452 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sauté morel mushrooms about five minutes or until golden brown and crispy.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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The investigation mushrooms Bock, the Feeding Our Future founder whom prosecutors called the mastermind of the fraud, was found guilty in March 2025.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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