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Recent Examples of high-octane
The editorial fails to mention the availability and widespread use of high-octane spirits at the United Center during shows.
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Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Taking us back in time, Projecto Global brings together political and societal insight with suspense and high-octane action.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Gaga's high-octane return to form could eke out a win, but many of the other singles in this category made a bigger splash.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Could be one for those wanting more high-octane TV following Netflix’s Skyscraper Live event, which saw free solo climber Alex Honnold scale Taiwan’s Taipei 101 building without a harness.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Taking us back in time, Projecto Global brings together political and societal insight with suspense and high-octane action.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Gaga's high-octane return to form could eke out a win, but many of the other singles in this category made a bigger splash.
—Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Could be one for those wanting more high-octane TV following Netflix’s Skyscraper Live event, which saw free solo climber Alex Honnold scale Taiwan’s Taipei 101 building without a harness.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-octane
Adjective
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Eventually, every artist runs out of mountains to climb, or—at the very least—needs a little help finding the high-test 92-octane fuel that can successfully power the creative engine that idles in their brain.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2024
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Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.—
David Beard,
Car and Driver,
13 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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Overfeeding Using an undiluted fertilizer too frequently or during an orchid's dormancy can harm your beloved plant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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