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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The right hander, who projects as the Razorbacks' Friday night starter this season, struck out a career-high 10 in six innings of relief against LSU on June 14 at the College World Series.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Riding high off the late-December news that the Kansas City Chiefs intend to build their next stadium in Wyandotte County, lawmakers will reconvene in Topeka Monday for the start of the 2026 legislative session.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The right hander, who projects as the Razorbacks' Friday night starter this season, struck out a career-high 10 in six innings of relief against LSU on June 14 at the College World Series.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 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
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At the other end, Brown hit two high-arcing first-quarter 3-pointers over Wembanyama’s outstretched arms.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Riding high off the late-December news that the Kansas City Chiefs intend to build their next stadium in Wyandotte County, lawmakers will reconvene in Topeka Monday for the start of the 2026 legislative session.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 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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As for the least expensive month, September tends to be the cheapest time to visit, along with August.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Traditional humanoid robots depend heavily on data collected by human operators, which is slow and expensive.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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New England Fish Chowder was apparently a top pick, as was a unique heat-and-eat soup recipe called Purée Mongol Soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wagler, one of the top freshmen in the country, finished with five rebounds and three assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 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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