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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
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
There’s no better time than now to update your luggage collection, as markdowns are as high as 51 percent off.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Such high highs really gave way to some seriously depressing lows.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Raphael Guerreiro was pushed high up the pitch, into Musiala’s attacking midfield role.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Dentists often prescribe fluoride supplements to at-risk children who have high amounts of plaque, don’t regularly see a dentist, or have family members with dental disease.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
There’s no better time than now to update your luggage collection, as markdowns are as high as 51 percent off.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Noun
Faksa has never had a lot of offence to his game – his career high of 33 points last came seven years ago – but he’s eaten a ton of defensive zone starts throughout his career and has 86 career playoff games under his belt.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Such high highs really gave way to some seriously depressing lows.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Adverb
Senior editor covering aerospace and defense While DOGE dismay has hammered Tesla stock, SpaceX is still flying high with investors as the world’s most valuable private company.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Raphael Guerreiro was pushed high up the pitch, into Musiala’s attacking midfield role.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Built to haul small satellites to orbit, the rocket stands 82 feet (25 meters) tall and has an unusual design for a modern launcher, with three stages, each powered by hybrid engines burning a proprietary solid fuel mixed with a liquid oxidizer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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Hammon conceded that being a two-time defending champ took its toll on players with commercials and an increased spotlight, while also wearing the bullseye for opponents.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Research indicates that effective parenting programs support mothers in showing increased affection towards their children.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Under executive chef Tom Whitaker, the menu of elevated American fare will feature Swifty’s signature dishes, prepared with local ingredients sourced from regional purveyors like Montauk Shellfish, Braun Seafood, Balsam Farms, Catapano Dairy Farm, and wines from Wölffer Estate.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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Pino’s attorney, Howard Srebnick, criticized the FWC in a statement Friday, saying the loss of Gazzola’s body camera footage hurts Pino’s possibilities of having a fair trial, given the officer’s testimony that Pino showed signs of being drunk.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Interestingly for a modern teen show, nobody’s getting drunk or doing drugs, apart from a couple of pot-smoking adults and flirty old friend Shannon (Zora Casebere), who comes on to Justin during the family’s annual summer decampment to Martha’s Vineyard.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Topical daytime shows are expensive to make and do not have the online shelf-life of big-ticket dramas and documentaries, meaning they are being scaled back as media companies switch strategy.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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There are also individuals who either stop using credit cards or avoid them altogether because of high interest rates or fees, which can make carrying a balance expensive.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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But it's been a great month with my new little one.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Below are the top 10 baby names that increased in popularity from 2023 to 2024.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Black hairy tongue is a benign condition characterized by an abnormal coating of carpet-like papillae on the top surface of the tongue.9 Accidental ingestion during gargling: Hydrogen peroxide solutions up to 9% are usually safe to consume if swallowed while gargling.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Hal and Whitney would sit around the living room on the ripped couch and talk about sailing the world.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Frank Grillo plays a ripped scientist who is close to a cure, but also has to worry about keeping his family safe during yet another supermoon.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2024
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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