high and low

adverb

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 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 The city is also scrambling to address high and low budget shortfalls facing several projects across the city. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high and low
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high and low
  1. everywhere
  2. far and wide
Adverb
  • Today it’s used everywhere, from therapy offices to corporate retreats to seminary classrooms—and, of course, all over your social media feed.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • For more on Matt Damon and The Odyssey, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, available everywhere Friday.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of everywhere
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  • The spa Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the hotel’s award-winning spa, offering Natura Bissé treatments and products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Follow flying birds to find water While some aquatic birds rarely leave the water’s edge, others roam far and wide for food.
    — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Definition of far and wide

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20and%20low. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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