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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
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Following her high-scoring performance last week, the actress experienced a rib injury that landed her in the hospital.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Gold prices fell by the most in 12 years after a weeks-long rally sent the metal to successive record highs.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
And like many mass market products, its sweetness is dialed up high to meet consumer demand.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Saudi Arabia is experiencing its own boom and is projected to attract 2,400 high-net-worth individuals in 2025, an 800% increase from 2024.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Following her high-scoring performance last week, the actress experienced a rib injury that landed her in the hospital.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The average high on Halloween in Milwaukee is 53 degrees, so 2025 should be right on par.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Gold prices fell by the most in 12 years after a weeks-long rally sent the metal to successive record highs.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Under Complete Communities, developers in different neighborhoods can use different floor-area multipliers — ranging from two in coastal areas up to eight in areas with mass transit, high-paying jobs and educational opportunities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
And like many mass market products, its sweetness is dialed up high to meet consumer demand.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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In the 59th minute, there was the familiar experience of a taller, stronger player (Andy Irving) trying to take a chunk out of him.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Melodee Buzzard is described by police as being around 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 60 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The surface-to-surface weapon system provides the Joint Force Commander with increased range, lethality, survivability, and missile load out.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Springer could not touch an elevated fastball.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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When morality clauses first appeared in Hollywood in the 1920s, they were meant to protect studios from scandal—actors getting drunk, producers getting indicted, the usual mayhem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Clara, grieving in her own way, sneaks out, gets drunk and high and sees her boyfriend without her mom’s permission.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Zettel then decided renting a hotel room for the night would be too expensive and let her daughter sleep in her car instead.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the aftermath of the expensive blunder, Schwarzman was quickly pulled aside by an investor.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More top kitchen deals include a Vitamix blender and Le Creuset mini round cocottes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more of my top Quince cashmere picks for fall.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the footage, also obtained by PEOPLE, Tarek can be seen wearing a ripped shirt as he's questioned by an officer in a small room with his elderly dad.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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