: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Voronkov’s last goal came on March 1, when the Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings in the outdoor game at Ohio Stadium for the high-water mark of the season.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
One issue that might have to be addressed by state and local governments is the high water usage required for hyperscale data centers.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
However, values have escalated since then, with CBS Sports reporting Darian Mensah signed with Duke for $8 million over two years, a $4 million average annual salary that set the new high-water mark for an individual deal in college football.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Voronkov’s last goal came on March 1, when the Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings in the outdoor game at Ohio Stadium for the high-water mark of the season.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
While gains have been made in previous years, storage remains a concern due to ongoing drought impacts and high water demands.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
One issue that might have to be addressed by state and local governments is the high water usage required for hyperscale data centers.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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