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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
Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Near normal temperatures are expected on Monday, with highs reaching the mid-80s.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Denver tied the record daily high on Friday at 99 degrees.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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Adjective
Net profit slumped 11% in 2024 to 2.3 billion baht ($71 million) while revenue stagnated at 33 billion baht amid weak consumer spending and higher costs related to distribution, staffing and store openings.
—Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Noun
And with the rain comes cooler temperatures, with highs barely reaching 100 degrees by late in the week.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Near normal temperatures are expected on Monday, with highs reaching the mid-80s.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Adverb
Music blasted from floats, players sprayed champagne from atop double-decker buses, and the Stanley Cup itself gleamed in the ocean breeze, held high for all to see.
—Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Denver tied the record daily high on Friday at 99 degrees.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 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
Adjective
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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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Its elevated dining, expansive spa and panoramic views offers a rare kind of city stay— one rooted in luxury and place, but with the kind of transportive feeling that makes travel worth the journey.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The worker standing in its elevated compartment was taken onto an ambulance, according to spectators.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For years across social media, fans have been convinced that the cast of Mamma Mia! were drunk on set due to ouzo, a Greek aperitif.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The crash occurred about 2½ years after Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III drove drunk at speeds up to 156 mph on a Las Vegas street and caused a fiery collision that killed a woman and her dog on Nov. 2, 2021.—
Cristian Santana,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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But training those drivers is expensive, Merrifield said, so colleges can’t necessarily afford to enroll more students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January—some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history—one of the first things California governor Gavin Newsom did was to sign an executive order suspending environmental rules around rebuilding.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Prime Deal Day top sellers These are some of the top sellers of Prime Day 2025.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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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 25 Jul. 2025.
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