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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
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
At least 41 Danish soldiers were killed there – a very high per capita rate compared to the other nations who joined the force, given that Denmark and its autonomous territories have a population of only 6 million.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Wednesday should be the warmest day of the week, with highs reaching about 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Getting back in the chutes Kippes’ introduction to bull riding came at 5, sitting up high inside the Denver Coliseum, watching the National Western Stock Show.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Crews would build dams in a 13,000-acre area, and fill with the site with water brought in through pipes from the Sacramento River during periods of high flow.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
At least 41 Danish soldiers were killed there – a very high per capita rate compared to the other nations who joined the force, given that Denmark and its autonomous territories have a population of only 6 million.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
That employment level, which is not adjusted for seasonal swings, was 100 jobs below December 2024’s record high.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Wednesday should be the warmest day of the week, with highs reaching about 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The combo is piled high on a bed of creamy, equally tropical coconut rice.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Getting back in the chutes Kippes’ introduction to bull riding came at 5, sitting up high inside the Denver Coliseum, watching the National Western Stock Show.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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The window was the only source of light, suddenly blocked by a tall shadow bundled in a coat and scarf.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tucked away in a corner along Valencia Street in San Francisco, a phone booth with a bright red phone stands tall.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, there was no increased risk of liver problems, which is often a concern with statin use.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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In 1905 and growing in parishioners, the existing church created the Holly street location to accommodate its increased popularity.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Dec. 2025
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The onset of elevated inflation alongside sluggish hiring in recent months had put the Fed in a difficult position, even before the DOJ opened a probe into Powell.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite incredible progress to reduce the neural tube defects, Hispanic and Latino communities still have an elevated risk of developing these defects.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As thousands of medical caregivers walked off the job Monday in what became the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history, officials at a major hospital accused the nurses’ union of making unreasonable demands — including protections for nurses who come to work drunk or high.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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When energy is expensive, transportation, food, manufacturing and home heating all follow.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Public speakers questioned why some classes got to graduate in expensive venues such as Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood and Nova Southeastern University’s Don Taft Center, while most others were scheduled for high school gymnasiums.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of great restaurants, but alongside them disappointments.—
Kate Krader,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another 2022 study from Rutgers University, focused on COVID-19 news, found that greater daily exposure to news about the virus was linked to higher same-day and next-day worry about the pandemic as well as feelings of hopelessness and general worry.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Besides Han, Yoon’s defense, safety and justice ministers, spy and police chiefs as well as some of his top military commanders have been indicted on rebellion and other charges related to the martial law imposition.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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The technology is a top priority for the Infiniti brand, focusing heavily on maximizing user experience for the past few years.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Also on display, in conversation with Noland’s work, are the ripped and twisted canvases of the late Steven Parrino, who died on New Year’s Day in 2005.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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The shapes appeared on a piece of paper with a ripped corner.—
Christopher Schaberg,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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