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altitude

[al-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈæl tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
height in the sky
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK


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So far, though, the SpaceX AI play is getting a lot less altitude than its rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

They matched observations showing that cooling becomes stronger with altitude, with the greatest cooling occurring near the top of the stratosphere.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Doughty said the Kings need to wear down the Avalanche, something they clearly couldn’t do in the two games played in Denver’s mile-high altitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Instead of repelling herself to a safe altitude, Holly crumpled onto the troll’s back, becoming instantly entangled in the ropy fur.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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