: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
For long-time followers of fusion energy, Tokamak Hall is the high-water mark after decades of ups and downs.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025
All of the rescues involved vehicles stuck in high water throughout the city, and people were evacuated safely and without injury, Hopkins said.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
Even so, the high-water mark hit the third floor levels, and the risk of a repeat is significant.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
For long-time followers of fusion energy, Tokamak Hall is the high-water mark after decades of ups and downs.
—Justin Worland, Time, 17 July 2025
Noun
The Springdale Fire Department reported rescuing a woman who was stranded in high water near Wagon Wheel Road early Friday morning.
—Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025
All of the rescues involved vehicles stuck in high water throughout the city, and people were evacuated safely and without injury, Hopkins said.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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