high-hats 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of high-hat

high hats

2 of 2

noun

plural of high hat

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • What Happens Next Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities have been significantly weakened, and its refusal to attend the Egypt summit further isolates it from broader regional diplomacy.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • By holding the form constant, Celmins isolates the matter.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The business software maker on Wednesday unveiled an optimistic, multiyear financial roadmap that rejects the sluggish-growth narrative that has been dogging the stock.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The White House rejects the suggestion that any of the president's social media posts have been racist.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another part is that the body hates muscle mass.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
  • And Maeve really hates injustice and that follows through in all the scenes with the guys.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • My wife constantly disrespects me.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This reversal deeply disrespects every honorable soldier who's had our Stars and Stripes draped over their casket as Taps play in the background.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Mildly spicy, these peppers give this dip the perfect savory, slightly tart kick that cuts the creaminess perfectly.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The Philippine Fault Zone, which cuts across the archipelago, is one of many active faults responsible for significant seismic events.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.
    Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
    Book Marks August 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
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“High hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20hats. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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