high and low

Definition of high and lownext
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places I've been looking high and low for my glasses

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Recent Examples of high and low The interaction between the incoming and reflected waves creates a standing wave, which contains alternating regions of high and low pressure, known as antinodes and nodes. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025 To the fans, thank you for embracing a kid from Alabama and showing love through every high and low. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025 To the fans, thank you for embracing a kid from Alabama and showing love through every high and low. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Redmagic says this system has been extensively drop tested, and can also withstand extremely high and low temperatures. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high and low
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Adverb
  • The art is absolutely everywhere and contributes enormously to the vibrant, dynamic feel of the place.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Chocolate brown suede has been everywhere lately — and Kate Middleton leaned into the winter shoe trend while coordinating with Prince William during a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in west London on Thursday.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Season 30’s contestants come from far and wide, originating from reality TV, music, sports and pop culture.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The popular fest that draws guests from far and wide will be bigger than ever with new features to captivate those attend, said event planner Lauren Willard-Ferguson.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20and%20low. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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