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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
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The winners will be those who combine trust, speed and choice, enabling merchants to tap into higher conversion rates and larger basket sizes without adding friction.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
The expectations surrounding the franchise remain near all-time highs.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
This means several hundred of these high-ranking officials are expected to converge upon the Marine base at once.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
State programs have helped offset some of the burden, but costs remain high, Hamm said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The winners will be those who combine trust, speed and choice, enabling merchants to tap into higher conversion rates and larger basket sizes without adding friction.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Fewer eyes on the skies ✈️ Nashville's air traffic is now managed by fewer controllers than 20 years ago, while daily passenger volumes are at record highs.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
The expectations surrounding the franchise remain near all-time highs.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
His 13-game hitting streak is the longest active streak in the major leagues and is three shy of his career high set earlier this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
This means several hundred of these high-ranking officials are expected to converge upon the Marine base at once.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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The agency described Higashi as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing around 180 lbs.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Baker was in his late-fifties, a no-nonsense investigator with more than 35 years of experience, tall and thin with a bald head under a cowboy hat, prominent smile lines, and a steel-grip handshake.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Exercise also promotes increased brain blood flow which helps sustain brain volume.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The increased visa costs will force them to fly even fewer workers to client sites.—
Sankalp Phartiyal,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Flood warnings are in place, as rapid rainfall could produce flash and urban flooding and potential mudslides in elevated areas of Cuba, according to the NHC.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The conversation, which has been edited for length and clarity, spanned topics like the powers of drunk texting, who should really have ghostwritten Britney Spears' memoir and what Edward Cullen has under those pants.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Enraged and drunk, Arthur heads to the brewery and attempts to call out his brother.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What helped make desktop inkjets practical was the introduction of the very same cartridges that made ink so expensive.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kinethreads demonstrates that high-quality haptics no longer need to be locked behind expensive, rigid exoskeletons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The top 12 Mexico all-inclusive resorts for families 1.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Brands including Wedgwood, Limoges, Herend, Waterford, Meissen, and Fenton are all known for being top quality and are popular among collectors, Deilus says.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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