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as in mountain
an elevation of land higher than a hill
the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a pop singer at the peak of her career
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as in to surge
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Recent Examples of peak
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
For Swift, an increase in solar activity magnified this impact over the past couple of years as the sun reached the peak of its 11-year cycle.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The June Bootids, a meteor shower that typically only produces a handful of meteors, could peak between now and Saturday, according to the Society for Popular Astronomy.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Beyond peak performance Vision Marine attracted industry attention in 2023 after one of its electric boats reached 116 mph, setting a speed record for the category.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
For Swift, an increase in solar activity magnified this impact over the past couple of years as the sun reached the peak of its 11-year cycle.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Verb
Guitar strums peak through the mix like fresh blades of grass and sweeping drums gently carry the songs forward, while Lenae sounds sweeter than ever, her airy vocals chasing the wind like white dandelion puffs.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The June Bootids, a meteor shower that typically only produces a handful of meteors, could peak between now and Saturday, according to the Society for Popular Astronomy.
—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peak
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Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves.
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That caught the attention of vineyard consultant Ken Swegles, who subsequently put him to work during harvest at dozens of small sites throughout the mountains.
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Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.
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But decades before industrial America transformed global horology in the latter half of the 19th century, the Founding Fathers lived in a world where mechanical timekeeping represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship, technology, and taste.
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At the Australian Open this year, Osaka walked onto court wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and holding a white parasol.
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All three materials required a glue-stick coating on the build plate and printing with a brim to ensure reliable adhesion.
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When stockpiles fall, prices typically surge as refiners compete for scarce supply.
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Today, as inventory tightens and prices surge to record highs, the buyers are older and wealthier.
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But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media.
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Instead, all of those previous experiments have culminated in Messi's World Cup zenith now.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).
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Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.
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Attack after attack crested and broke like waves on a Cape Verdean beach, the best coming near the end of the first half.
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The pandemic disruption to schooling arrived just as progressive concerns about equity were cresting.
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“Peak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peak. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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