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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Hamilton made more than $4 million last week, marking the highest gross the musical has hit in its ten years on Broadway.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Globally, negative emotional feelings have declined from COVID-19 pandemic highs, according to the survey.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
The limestone relief was in the tomb of Khentika, a high-ranking figure during the sixth dynasty of the Old Kingdom period.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The bodice of the coatdress featured a high, rounded neckline, with rounded shoulders to further accentuate the lines of the garment.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Hamilton made more than $4 million last week, marking the highest gross the musical has hit in its ten years on Broadway.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Across the Upper Peninsula, highs will be in the upper 40s, 50s and 60s with overnight lows in the 30s, 40s and low 50s, the weather service predicts.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Globally, negative emotional feelings have declined from COVID-19 pandemic highs, according to the survey.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
At that moment, sitting in the bleachers after the assembly, a fellow student high-fived him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
The limestone relief was in the tomb of Khentika, a high-ranking figure during the sixth dynasty of the Old Kingdom period.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Fans of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie were treated to an animatronics line in June, featuring an over 5-foot tall Victor, Emily, along with a 2-foot tall Sparky.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, any increased ability—or need—to rely on parental support does little to support the idea that the American Dream is alive and kicking.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, hormone therapeutic leuprolide is prescribed to treat recurrent prostate cancer – something indicated by elevated levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) following initial treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shares of Darden Restaurants have added 1% this year, but Cho said that Darden Restaurant’s somewhat elevated current valuation still seems justified.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The woman, who is five-months pregnant, explained on the community forum Mumsnet that she was left looking after her 4-year-old son at a wedding after her husband decided to get drunk at the wedding party.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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From flooding to hurricanes and sinkholes, homeowners in the county face a number of challenges which makes coverage more expensive—especially considering that flood insurance is not part of a standard policy.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The proposal beat out two less expensive pitches.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Given these complex three-way dynamics, Delhi will likely continue to upgrade ties to the Taliban regime, and support its efforts to gain greater independence from Pakistani influence.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reese had some great tunes for her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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And while handing Ole Miss its first loss of the year was reason to celebrate, things got pretty somber rather quickly for the Bulldogs after learning the injury status of one of their top playmakers.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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