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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
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
In high-stakes environments, that hesitation is costly.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Michigan's summer weather will continue this week — and into the weekend — with 80-degrees highs across much of Michigan.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
The entry foyer was impressive, high-ceilinged, with a long, curving stairway leading up to the second floor.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The study also found that nearly half the respondents — highest on record — had diverted investments planned for China to other regions, primarily Southeast Asia.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
In high-stakes environments, that hesitation is costly.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Beats Solo 4 are straightforward headphones that provide strong bass, crisp highs, and a signature sound that’s lively without being overwhelming.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Michigan's summer weather will continue this week — and into the weekend — with 80-degrees highs across much of Michigan.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
The entry foyer was impressive, high-ceilinged, with a long, curving stairway leading up to the second floor.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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At around the same time, a tall, college-aged man carrying a black backpack made his way up the stairwell of the nearby Losee Center, a four-story concrete building that houses the student welcome center, among other things.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For example, there are those who argue that semiannual earnings reports may put increased pressure on management to provide smaller, more frequent updates to keep investors up to date.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its studies showed no increased risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse events.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Fed is in a tricky spot, balancing a weakening labor market while inflation remains relatively elevated.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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This defense looks the same — even with elevated talent — and the offense looked regressive in the opener.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Make people mad, say something racist, interview a drunk girl outside a Chili’s about anal.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a guy who’s just married, on his honeymoon, drunk off his ass, and being given the steering wheel to a plane with 400 people behind him.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s e-mail newsletter turned e-commerce platform, monetized an all-natural life style, promoting raw-goat-milk cleanses and expensive organic cosmetics.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drone dilemma The US excels at building large, expensive weaponry, but most American soldiers lack the know-how for fighting with unmanned systems.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Yet his work does demand greater attention.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Europe staged one of the greatest comebacks in Ryder Cup history, winning eight matches and halving another to clinch the Cup by half a point.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These allow cables like the ATX12V/EPS12V and fan connectors to reach the motherboard’s top edge.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lots of people will likely be having that reaction at two upcoming nonprofit events that will feature a selection of mouthwatering dishes prepped by some of the valley’s top chefs.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 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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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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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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