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 To my family, especially my wife Kate, thank you for standing beside me through every season, every rehab and every high and low. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low. Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026 The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 May Regulate Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels. Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high and low
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Adverb
  • Balance your day from trail to studio, couch to commute and everywhere in between.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence seems to be popping up everywhere, fueling the advancement of hardware beyond the smartphone but also debate about its use.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Sending a message far and wide Rahm Emanuel, a former senior adviser to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and a Jew whose father fought in Israel’s War of Independence, is as good a friend as Israel could expect.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With 60-plus hours to go until the deadline and the shopping list reduced, Zoll and his pro personnel group searched far and wide for more additions.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20and%20low. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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