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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
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The Phillies eventually got runners on the corners with two outs, with the speedy Trea Turner—who had the highest batting average in the National League, at the plate.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Last year, the number of tourists visiting the mountain reached a record high of more than 540,00, according to Chinese state media.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The Cleo Straight Jeans The Cleo Straight Jeans are sitting high on my wish list.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Then there was the Georgia Tech game, Bowers and McConkey were both out, Beck only attempted 20 passes and Georgia rode the running game, with Kendall Milton running for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The Phillies eventually got runners on the corners with two outs, with the speedy Trea Turner—who had the highest batting average in the National League, at the plate.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Credit card debt in the United States is at a record high.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Last year, the number of tourists visiting the mountain reached a record high of more than 540,00, according to Chinese state media.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Where most would go high, the producers went J-Lo.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The Cleo Straight Jeans The Cleo Straight Jeans are sitting high on my wish list.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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The world’s tallest bridge has opened in China.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 12 x 25 flag flies on a 40-foot-tall pole.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The film opens with a celebratory raid on an ICE facility to free detainees, and shows government agents coldly executing unarmed suspects and sending an undercover agent into a peaceful protest to throw a Molotov cocktail to justify increased force.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Febrile seizures, while frightening, haven’t been associated with any long-term health effects, the CDC says, and there’s no increased risk for the combination MMRV vaccine in children ages 4 to 6.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tsukahara was in the back of a Cybertruck when the driver who was drunk and had taken drugs smashed into a tree in a suburb of San Francisco, according to the suit.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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For a ski station closer to Tokyo and less expensive than Niseko, try Nekoma Mountain in Fukushima province.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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In typical hypercar fashion, the car just sat there in the parking lot looking pretty and expensive during the parade and didn't move.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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For those who are ready to trade in their simple drip coffee set up for something a bit more advanced, Seattle Coffee Gear is a great independent retailer for coffee-brewing appliances and accessories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Being a great place to work is about structure as well as culture, whether the business in question is listed, family-owned or private equity-backed.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Braylon Staley caught 6 passes for 109 yards to lead the Vols, while the SEC’s top receiver, Chris Brazzell, was held to 1 catch for 5 yards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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