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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
Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
That deficit is now down to 10 points after Tottenham fan Nikhil followed Newcastle supporter Hannah by hitting the week’s highest score.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Murray, who made four of five three-pointers and had a team-high nine assists, scored at least 20 points for the 35th time this season, matching a career high.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
These students have high-paying jobs waiting for them.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
While omega-3s are generally safe, Bass said, higher doses may increase bleeding time and pose risks for people on blood thinners or antiplatelet medications.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
That deficit is now down to 10 points after Tottenham fan Nikhil followed Newcastle supporter Hannah by hitting the week’s highest score.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Monday's high could reach 27 degrees, followed by 22 on Tuesday, 25 on Wednesday and 35 on Thursday, according to the NWS.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Murray, who made four of five three-pointers and had a team-high nine assists, scored at least 20 points for the 35th time this season, matching a career high.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The film brims with resonant inserts of Lil Ant’s neighbors, leaning against project walls, backlit by fireworks, sitting in basketball hoops, high above the ground.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
These students have high-paying jobs waiting for them.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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In this case, the shades use air beams to support a tall, arched fabric awning delivering UPF 50 sun protection.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The task force called for increased and more stable funding for fireworks disposal, noting costs nearly doubled in 2024 amid a shrinking disposal industry and rising seizures.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police Chief Jim McDonnell, who attended the City Council meeting, took issue with council members criticizing the increased hiring.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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This woodpecker has a wide vocabulary of other sounds, including screams if being captured by predators, an elevated alarm call often given when predator hawks are near or rapidly drumming on dead hollow limbs during territorial disputes or to attract mates.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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These conversations might surprise those who think of unhoused men and women as not too bright, drunk or somehow lesser.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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And in Utah, judges are now allowed to ban you from buying alcohol if you get caught driving while extremely drunk.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flights, hotels and cruises are often more expensive around holidays, when demand is high.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Exploration calls as pleasure-seeking Venus forms a quincunx to jovial Jupiter, activating your 9th House of Learning with a nudge to adjust expensive plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense of the all-powerful US dollar.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The last challenge is that the very faint objects that are both intrinsically small and are located at great distances present a big challenge to any observatory that has to contend with Earth’s atmosphere.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect who plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions’ ice hockey team, is facing an assault charge after an altercation Saturday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Also on display, in conversation with Noland’s work, are the ripped and twisted canvases of the late Steven Parrino, who died on New Year’s Day in 2005.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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The shapes appeared on a piece of paper with a ripped corner.—
Christopher Schaberg,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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