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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
Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Working out five days a week, eating clean (high protein, low carb), always checking my fitness tracker.
—Saomya Bhatt, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While hate crimes dropped slightly in 2024, according to FBI data, anti-Jewish hate crimes hit a new high.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
The president was first seen in a box high above the playing field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
Unusually heavy rains and high temperatures have worsened the crisis, which one expert said appears to be the largest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Working out five days a week, eating clean (high protein, low carb), always checking my fitness tracker.
—Saomya Bhatt, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
An unusually intense high-pressure system has settled over central Arizona, fueling the latest round of triple-digit highs and keeping any meaningful rain out of reach.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
While hate crimes dropped slightly in 2024, according to FBI data, anti-Jewish hate crimes hit a new high.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Following a nine-win campaign, expectations should be high heading into 2025.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
The president was first seen in a box high above the playing field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Kristine’s lawyer, Evan Oshan, told the outlet that the plane’s descent was likely the height equivalent of almost two Empire State Buildings (the building is 1,454 feet tall).—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As for the building itself, Wasl Tower stands at nearly 1,000 feet tall, with 64 floors to its name, and is home to the region’s tallest ceramic facade.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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The increased broadcast exposure gave a 21.4% boost to the team’s commercial and sponsorship revenue with partners including Nike and Uber Eats paying a total of $2.3 million (£1.8 million) in 2024.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Novo Nordisk citing increased competition is actually a positive sign for Eli Lilly.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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The best views will be in areas with dark skies and minimal light pollution, especially in rural or elevated spots facing north.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The fabric is soft but elevated, and the pieces are just as cute worn separately.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Aug. 2025
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In his memoir, Perry recalled how Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his troubles despite him never having been drunk on set.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In August 2024, the nursing home was penalized when federal surveyors found that two residents were leaving the nursing home without signing out and then returning drunk.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the urge to seek more expensive custom solutions is powerful.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Its forces began using first-person-view drones to chase down larger, slower, and much more expensive surveillance drones.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That pass marked Dart’s first snap in a game behind the Giants’ projected starting offensive line with several of their top skill players.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, scroll below for our top stories today.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Hal and Whitney would sit around the living room on the ripped couch and talk about sailing the world.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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