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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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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

The satellite will be de-orbited due to its low altitude, with its cost expected to be recovered via insurance.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

But the justices were not inclined to let him remain at that altitude for long.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Most notably, they rounded off the group stage with a 1-0 home win over the Brazilians at altitude in September.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The speed of sound, about 761 miles per hour at sea level in dry air at 59 degrees Fahrenheit, varied depending on temperature, altitude, and humidity.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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