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Recent Examples of high-octane
The footage teases high-octane action, sharp dialogue, and moments designed to ignite audience reactions.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Not into weightlifting or high-octane fitness classes delivered by Ireland’s top trainers?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
The Florida Gators are nearly perfect, with a 9-1 record while also putting up a high-octane performance at the plate.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Collyer’s near-triple-digit fastball is the kind of high-octane gas that the bullpen currently lacks.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Not into weightlifting or high-octane fitness classes delivered by Ireland’s top trainers?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
The Florida Gators are nearly perfect, with a 9-1 record while also putting up a high-octane performance at the plate.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Collyer’s near-triple-digit fastball is the kind of high-octane gas that the bullpen currently lacks.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-octane
Adjective
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The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Never use ammonia, bleach, undiluted vinegar or other harsh cleaners.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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All were ex-bourbon casks, as is the case with the regular 10-year old, but some were filled with undiluted new make spirit instead of being proofed down to 63.5 percent ABV before filling.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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“High-octane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-octane. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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