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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
Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
With the stakes high, the housing bill has become the subject of misinformation and disinformation as the two sides cannot even agree on what the legislation says.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Frank Holland, CNBC, 24 June 2025
For all the highs that Young Thug’s performance delivered, there comes one somber realization.
—Mark P. Braboy, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
In the photo, Bush could be seen wearing two hats and a backpack, pushing a stroller piled high with bags and bags of things.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
Almost 59 million Americans were under an extreme heat warning Saturday, Hurley said, as the high temperatures combined with humidity pushed an above-average heat index for the Northern Plains and the Midwest.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
With the stakes high, the housing bill has become the subject of misinformation and disinformation as the two sides cannot even agree on what the legislation says.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Noun
The Russell 2000 is more than 13% away from it’s 52-week high, while the S & P 500 is 2% from a new all-time high.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 24 June 2025
For all the highs that Young Thug’s performance delivered, there comes one somber realization.
—Mark P. Braboy, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Adverb
Instead the Panthers make the 2,500-mile trip back home flying high as that flight with the series knotted after Friday’s dramatic comeback triumph.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
In the photo, Bush could be seen wearing two hats and a backpack, pushing a stroller piled high with bags and bags of things.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
Adjective
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Her presence on the floor presents as another tall obstacle for opposing teams to deal with.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Two tall poles were added to the White House grounds Wednesday, one north of the building and one on the South Lawn at the president’s suggestion to fly the red, white and blue.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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In addition, a study published in BMJ also found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts in patients with type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 agonists when compared to two other diabetic drugs.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Utilities like Baltimore Gas & Electric are already beginning to roll out stronger incentives for electric equipment such as heat pumps, which provide highly efficient heating and cooling all in one system as well as increased rebates for home energy audits and weatherization.—
Josh Tulkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2025
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The elevated tensions initially pushed oil prices up and stocks lower.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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All accommodations come with thoughtful touches like elevated mini-bar fare, Bellino fine linens, and plush, jewel-toned furniture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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And maybe a little drunk and sick from all that oily food and crappy wine.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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Yet the car will likely obey speed limits, never get drowsy or drunk and never rubberneck or give in to road rage.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Because kids don’t always need an expensive class or activity in order to learn valuable life skills.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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Conversely, the league’s second-most expensive team in terms of salary, Toronto FC ($34,146,193) is second-worst in the Eastern Conference and third-worst in the league in terms of points (just 13 in 17 games).—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That was the name of one of my great friends growing up in Brooklyn.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Trump’s top legislative priority—his package of tax cuts and spending priorities—narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate over the weekend.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The less expensive, two-battery trim can travel 75 miles (120 km) on a single charge and can reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h).—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Hal and Whitney would sit around the living room on the ripped couch and talk about sailing the world.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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