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Recent Examples of high-rise
There’s not a sharp angle to be found on the exterior, just smooth flowing lines from the extended hood to the high-rise rear wing (though this now-iconic feature was optional).
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Then came more high-rise condos and office buildings, as well as a shopping village and a major mall.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Kansas City could soon pave the way for a new high-rise tower in the Plaza.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Then came more high-rise condos and office buildings, as well as a shopping village and a major mall.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Kansas City could soon pave the way for a new high-rise tower in the Plaza.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-rise
Adjective
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But a calm Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up and whipped in an arching corner to the penalty spot where a statuesque Virgil van Dijk was waiting.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Helped by being significantly shorter than the statuesque Schiffer, the singer was able to — just about — re-style it into a skintight minidress.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Educator turnover in Wisconsin public schools has decreased from pandemic highs but remains elevated.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Olson has emerged uplifted.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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“High-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-rise. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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