peak
noun
the pointed top of a mountain or ridge.
peaks
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pluralof peak.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the San Francisco Bay Area, where sea levels have risen over the last century, notable peaks have been observed during the El Niño seasons of 1982-83, 1997-98 and 2023-24, according to Merrifield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
In coherent light, the waves remain synchronized so that their peaks and valleys follow a predictable pattern.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
A look at the longer-term charts of Western Digital and Sandisk shows that, despite being well off their peaks, both stocks have had stellar returns even with volatility a constant factor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
“For SaaS-era unicorns that raised at 2021 peaks, the exit path has narrowed: Strategic M&A at a discount is increasingly the realistic alternative,” Tunguz said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Upon the west of Mordor marched the gloomy range of Ephel Dúath, the Mountains of Shadow, and upon the north the broken peaks and barren ridges of Ered Lithui, grey as ash.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
