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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
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
People who like a show with a high concept voicey narrator that’s not afraid to crawl up its own butt will have no issue with it.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
But on July 1, after years of highs, lows and financial setbacks, Connie & Ted’s will close.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Texas is riding high as Hollywood's go-to story setting, lassoing major series from two powerhouse TV franchises this spring.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
But the highest-visibility arena for this rivalry is the moon; SpaceX and Blue Origin are both on deck to provide critical support for NASA’s Artemis program to return astronauts to the lunar surface and build a moon base.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
People who like a show with a high concept voicey narrator that’s not afraid to crawl up its own butt will have no issue with it.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Noun
Their giddy, ebullient speech, as Campagne literally leaped into his co-star’s arms, was a joyful high in the ceremony.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
But on July 1, after years of highs, lows and financial setbacks, Connie & Ted’s will close.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Adverb
Homes within high-performing elementary boundaries in Charlotte tend to hold their value better and move faster on the market.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Texas is riding high as Hollywood's go-to story setting, lassoing major series from two powerhouse TV franchises this spring.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Some of the taller students were able to jump to give Allen a high-five, but everyone got a chance to meet the quarterback.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The country has a strong tradition of homeownership and scant public housing for rent, while rents have been driven up by increased demand, including due to tourism and population growth linked to immigration, analysts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Strategic Takeaways Cultivating more biomass traditionally means processing at higher volumes, increased SKU complexity, additional labor, higher overhead costs and the waste of natural resources and utilities at every step of the chain.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The creamy beige goes with just about everything (similar to white sneakers), but looks slightly more elevated and intentional.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The subtle plaid feels warm and homey while still looking elevated and timeless, and the tones blend seamlessly with everything else in the room.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Carter, the oldest, said Kouri was often drunk and would lock him in his room.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Our unlucky simp is Bear (Michael Johnston), one of a quartet of early-20-something friends who work at a music store and get drunk at trivia as often as possible.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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There are also smaller single rooms (great for solo travelers), and larger superior and deluxe rooms, which have additional seating areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Came in today, wasn’t feeling great.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Yet signs of progress emerged in January, when Orrick lauded Lee and her decision to install the city’s former inspector general, Michelle Phillips, as an official in the department’s top ranks who reports directly to the mayor.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Hingham’s Callie Crean finished second at plus-8 while Bishop Feehan’s Hanley Correia rounded out the top three at plus-9.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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To stress just how high the challenge was, Leeds’ left-back was left with a ripped pair of shorts.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brushes, pens and pencils lie next to the ripped cuffs of cotton workshirts, and drops of blue and white paint are splattered on the floor, extending the artwork beyond the wall.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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