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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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Outbreaks of bird flu in January and February caused the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs to hit a record high of $6.23 per dozen in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
The debris cloud billowed away to the stern, now tilted high above the ship’s Marconi wires.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
Kennedy said that higher oil prices could also mean that Russia is able to gain more money—oil from the Urals region has already increased by 26 percent in the past month.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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
Noun
But prices are down from 12.7% since March, when egg prices reached a high of roughly $6.22 per dozen on average.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Outbreaks of bird flu in January and February caused the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs to hit a record high of $6.23 per dozen in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Adverb
Denver tied the record daily high on Friday at 99 degrees.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
The debris cloud billowed away to the stern, now tilted high above the ship’s Marconi wires.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
Adjective
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These small microscopic mites thrive in moist, shady areas and tall grass.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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For new infill apartments to skip CEQA review, the law requires union-level wages for projects with 100% affordable units, and some union hiring for projects that are taller than 85 feet.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Daily also is witnessing increased demand among downstream recyclers for e-waste Full Circle Electronics can't refurbish and sell at wholesale.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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However, to use this tournament as an advertisement for the increased competitiveness of the global game might just be a stretch too far.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The elevated dwellings were found thanks to a combination of remote sensing and satellite imagery technology, said the University of Manchester.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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But even just bringing up the incident is enough to send a very drunk Lisa off the deep end.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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He was arrested twice for driving drunk, in 2012 and 2019.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Remember that sitting still isn’t the most expensive move.—
Chad Willardson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Some of the most expensive homes in the country are consistently those located in dense, vibrant prewar cities, a clear signal that there’s high demand for those amenities.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Since there’s no adhesive involved in the grippy version, this silicone bra alternative is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the Asian giant was the top importer of copper ore and unrefined copper, accounting for roughly 60% of total imports in 2023, compared to just 17% in 2013, separate data from the trade agency showed.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Her being back home and hooking her brain up to a computer, the combination of those things pulls out the top conversation in her head and in her heart, which is the loss of her father and her best friend.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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