above water

phrase

: out of difficulty

Examples of above water in a Sentence

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People should also avoid stirring up sediment in shallow, warm water, and keep their heads above water when in hot springs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The water is low enough now that the town is once again above water. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The Roamer was still afloat, with three or four feet of her prow showing above water, her cabin awash and her stern out of sight. — James D. Oxley, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026 If anything, Bamford keeps doing her act to stay above water. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for above water

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of above water was in 1604

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“Above water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20water. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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