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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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
For the first time in the franchise’s history, three of its players factored in on the same goal on the highest level of best-on-best hockey.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Clouds are expected to linger into President’s Day on Monday, with highs near 45 and a slight chance of leftover showers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
With political tensions high these days, people are taking to the streets more often to protest, meaning local law enforcement is often present to make sure those people can protest free from harm and protect the community from bad actors.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Within that high-stress environment, any smiling face is welcome.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
For the first time in the franchise’s history, three of its players factored in on the same goal on the highest level of best-on-best hockey.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
The National Weather Service predicts highs could reach between 51 and 60 degrees in Milwaukee on Presidents' Day.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Clouds are expected to linger into President’s Day on Monday, with highs near 45 and a slight chance of leftover showers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Otherwise, skies will be sunny with a temperature high of around 77 degrees.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
With political tensions high these days, people are taking to the streets more often to protest, meaning local law enforcement is often present to make sure those people can protest free from harm and protect the community from bad actors.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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In the third group, six 6-foot-tall paintings on canvas titled Split-screen, the colored stripes multiply and invade the black-and-white space above, creating overlapping layers.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This plant grows only three inches tall, 12 to 18 inches wide, and is suited to USDA zones 4 to 9.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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That stoked fears that the specialized client services offered by brokerage and wealth management firms could face increased competition.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Redshirt sophomore forwards Jana El Alfy and Ayanna Patterson may also see increased minutes.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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What's so appealing about this spring boot is their comfortable fit and elevated, androgynous structure, which looks very similar to an Oxford dress shoe when paired with Johnson's black Agolde straight-leg '90s jeans.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heavy snow was forecast for elevated areas, Spender said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lyman recalled a massive weekend in Long Beach with 80,000 attendees that resulted in only one arrest—a drunk fan who took Ice-T’s lyrics too literally and started shouting at the police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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California remains a dairy powerhouse, with one in every five glass of milk drunk in this country coming from California dairy business.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The cost of groceries and electricity is more expensive.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dutch, French, Portuguese and Belgian families each kept a few, a dozen, or a couple of hundred milk cows on land that’s now too expensive even to keep chickens.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is a fantastic Lam retrospective at the Modern Museum of Art, but Scott had the idea months before and went to great lengths to convince Lam’s estate to collaborate.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Michigan State hasn’t defeated a top-two team at home since 2005.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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As coach David Dunn’s top assistant, Carter was a big part of Lincoln’s success.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.
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