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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
as the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is mountaineering's holy grail
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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
gasoline prices are high right now a high fever people with high incomes
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as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
an eagle's nest high on the cliff an old house with high ceilings
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as in higher
being far along in development
a cabal of self-proclaimed Luddites who argued that the evils of high technology far outweighed its virtues
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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
not only has he never been high, he has never even tasted alcohol
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
the concert tickets weren't cheap—you don't even want to know how high they were
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
she had the highest intentions, but her "help" turned out to be a disaster
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as in top
highest in rank or authority
high government officials lord high executioner
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as in ripped
being under the influence of a recreational drug
he's clean now, but when he was younger he used to get high every day
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off
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as in large
in a luxurious manner
after he had won the lottery Philip lived pretty high—until all the money was gone
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Recent Examples of high
Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Workers at the plant reported flames shooting as high as 20 feet in the air from the roof, leading to a second alarm being called in, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Christine Rapp, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Scientists at the University of South Florida's Optical Oceanography Lab reported that sargassum levels reached a record high for the month of May, according to FOX Weather.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
The ball was deflected high in the air and Freeman was first to the ball, heading it into the net.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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Adjective
When women spend hours juggling competing demands, their brains often remain in high-alert mode long after work ends.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Workers at the plant reported flames shooting as high as 20 feet in the air from the roof, leading to a second alarm being called in, fire officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Noun
Some areas — including Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Tallahassee, Florida; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Tulsa, Oklahoma — could see temperatures reach as high as 108 degrees, with most daytime highs settling in the 90s.
—Christine Rapp, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Scientists at the University of South Florida's Optical Oceanography Lab reported that sargassum levels reached a record high for the month of May, according to FOX Weather.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Adverb
But Edson Álvarez jumped high to boot it away from the goal line with an overhead kick, landing on his back in the process.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
The ball was deflected high in the air and Freeman was first to the ball, heading it into the net.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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She was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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In fact, no building in the entire town can be built over four stories tall.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Feller has previously tested positive for the BRCA2 gene, which indicates an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers, per Mayo Clinic.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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As even Mercola noted in 2010, several additional studies found no increased risk of cancer following the shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The administration formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar last year to be used as the presidential airplane, despite questions about the ethics and legality of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Ratepayers would be required to pay for that, imposing a new and expensive burden on the people the proposal is intended to help.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The key to the trade was former top prospect Kyle Harrison.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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