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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
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Aid groups say the true war death toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Temperatures are expected to rise again mid-week with daytime highs near 84 degrees on Wednesday.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Terry started with a fastball, called high for a ball.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Official casualty figures are kept strictly out of the public gaze, although estimates from multiple sources indicate losses that are eye-wateringly high.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Aid groups say the true war death toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
The high on Wednesday will even reach into the mid-80s.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Temperatures are expected to rise again mid-week with daytime highs near 84 degrees on Wednesday.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The athletic guard acquired from Indiana for center Ivica Zubac dropped a career-high-tying 38 against Denver on Thursday.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Terry started with a fastball, called high for a ball.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
Adjective
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The much-taller Wolverines had a 39-18 rebounding edge, but the Gophers were only outscored 26-24 in the paint.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Fold up sides of each circle to form an equilateral triangle with about 3-inch-long, 1-inch-tall sides, pinching together corners to seal.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Thomas will see increased game reps throughout the spring.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some conditions may pose an increased risk, such as a recent heart attack, so check with a healthcare professional before starting to use a sauna.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though tones can match, a room often looks elevated and well-styled when there are multiple shades involved.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fabrics are soft and lightweight, the shapes are polished, and many come in elevated colors and patterns that read high-end.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, most of them have been too drunk to notice.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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His wife is crying in the corner, collapsed on the floor, drunk and bleeding from her nose and mouth.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These boards are extremely expensive.—
Lauren Hodges,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some bases, particularly in places like Alaska, suffer from long, expensive, and complex fuel and electricity supply chains.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hasal, however, stood up to the task, denying the penalty attempt with a diving save to Nielsen’s great relief.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Agnus Dei begins in glum realization that there may be no compensation for humanity’s great sins when, again astonishingly without expectation, one of Beethoven’s uniquely wondrous melodies takes over.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a 13-0 vote, the council instructed the Office of Finance with assistance from top city analysts to report on the feasibility of raising the program’s threshold, as well as potential fiscal impacts.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In his mind, Spurs’ determination to operate with one of the top flight’s strictest wage structures would quickly catch up with them in a hyper-competitive league, where more clubs could dream of European football.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 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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The dirt didn’t look different to her: no holes, no ripped piece of lawn, but was there something growing in the mud glop?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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