as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
Civil and military pilots who commanded X-15 aircraft to altitudes above 81 kilometers (50 miles) during a test campaign in the 1960s, for example, were given astronaut wings.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
That’s why various organizations around the world use different altitudes to mark that invisible threshold for recordkeeping purposes.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Atmospheric drag grows more prominent at lower orbital altitudes, and that’s a key consideration when designing a vehicle.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite the difficulties of construction at high altitudes, the structure was built well ahead of schedule, and cost around $283 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
At such high altitudes, the lower atmospheric density results in less atmospheric drag, meaning space debris can stay in orbit for many decades.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
Those living at high altitudes may have weaker hearing due to lower air pressure, less sound in the environment, or body changes from living with less oxygen.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2025
This powerful engine configuration allows the aircraft to reach altitudes above 65,000 feet while maintaining impressive speed and agility.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2025
Pilots operating in uncontrolled fields also must still comply with all FAA regulations, including maintaining visibility and safe altitudes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
That’s why various organizations around the world use different altitudes to mark that invisible threshold for recordkeeping purposes.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Atmospheric drag grows more prominent at lower orbital altitudes, and that’s a key consideration when designing a vehicle.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Despite the difficulties of construction at high altitudes, the structure was built well ahead of schedule, and cost around $283 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
At such high altitudes, the lower atmospheric density results in less atmospheric drag, meaning space debris can stay in orbit for many decades.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
Those living at high altitudes may have weaker hearing due to lower air pressure, less sound in the environment, or body changes from living with less oxygen.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2025
This powerful engine configuration allows the aircraft to reach altitudes above 65,000 feet while maintaining impressive speed and agility.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2025
Pilots operating in uncontrolled fields also must still comply with all FAA regulations, including maintaining visibility and safe altitudes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
Noun
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A number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts, especially at higher elevations, could see 1-2 feet of new snow.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Once the train dropped them off, rescuers still had to hike almost a mile across the ridgeline in high winds and icy conditions above 5,000 feet of elevation, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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That united display of fealty reflected Big Tech’s hopes that Trump would be more accommodating than President Biden’s administration and help propel an already booming industry to even greater heights.—
Mae Anderson and Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hanging Your Curtain Rods Too Low One thing that can dramatically increase the feeling of space in your room is hanging your curtains at the right height.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, clamp mounts have a robust design and are suitable for road and mountain riding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Oxygen For a brand that takes its name from the highest mountain in the Alps, Montblanc has always created watches worthy of summiting the world’s peaks.—
Michael Solomon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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