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as in promotion
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 hill
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 elevation
Identifying the genetics behind people’s adaptations to high elevation may offer medically important clues.
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Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
The weather service office in Seattle warned of an additional half foot of snow falling at high elevations from Friday into Saturday, while forecasters in Great Falls, Montana, said up to a foot of snow could fall over the same period.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Areas of higher elevation, such as the mountain peaks and the Green River Basin, can be seen covered in snow.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The demanding Twin Palms circuit is a true driver’s circuit, featuring high-speed straights, tight technical sections and elevation changes.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
The weather service office in Seattle warned of an additional half foot of snow falling at high elevations from Friday into Saturday, while forecasters in Great Falls, Montana, said up to a foot of snow could fall over the same period.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Areas of higher elevation, such as the mountain peaks and the Green River Basin, can be seen covered in snow.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The demanding Twin Palms circuit is a true driver’s circuit, featuring high-speed straights, tight technical sections and elevation changes.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information: To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer; To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion; And once per calendar year, if requested.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Such was the case this past week when all of the major news was focused on multiple beloved wrestlers leaving their respected promotions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 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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But the ascent of Elaida means a reactionary who loves the color red and wants to Make the Aes Sedai Great Again is in charge.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Ohtani should find his way back to the mound at some point this season and reestablish himself as a dominant force, not only as a batter but also as a pitcher.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With a left-hander on the mound, Oscar Gonzalez will start in left field and Yuli Gurriel will serve as the DH, sending Gavin Sheets to a pinch-hitting role.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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It is reported that the rocket system ascended to an altitude of roughly 66 miles.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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At an altitude of about 45 miles, the crew capsule is then released to continue soaring out of the lower atmosphere on its own, while the reusable booster heads back down to Earth to land on a nearby pad.—
Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 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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Recent forecasts indicate that, even after the mountain snow melts, Lake Mead and Lake Powell are expected to stay at about one-third of their capacity, the newspaper reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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