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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
Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Paramount settled for $16 million, to go to Trump’s future presidential library, but Trump later claimed that the sum was higher, with an additional $16 million in PSAs and ads.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
The Algarve’s popularity is at an all-time high, especially with American buyers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
Jen Malia, Curbed, 20 Aug. 2025
The spree started on Tuesday morning (Aug. 19) with a mysterious image of Nas in white cowboy boots and a golden dress holding a pair of lanterns in a room piled high with different colored material on the floor.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The highest coverage area is along the coast from Stuart to near Daytona Beach.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Paramount settled for $16 million, to go to Trump’s future presidential library, but Trump later claimed that the sum was higher, with an additional $16 million in PSAs and ads.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
For much of the year, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage has hovered relatively close to its 2025 high of just above 7%, set in mid-January.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
The Algarve’s popularity is at an all-time high, especially with American buyers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The breakables are up high, the furniture is anchored to the walls, the oven is locked, and the yard is fenced in.
—Jen Malia, Curbed, 20 Aug. 2025
The spree started on Tuesday morning (Aug. 19) with a mysterious image of Nas in white cowboy boots and a golden dress holding a pair of lanterns in a room piled high with different colored material on the floor.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Police described Decker as a white man with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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That diligence earned the tallest residential tower south of Manhattan eight International Property Awards from International Property Media, the global authority on real estate excellence since 1993.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Their raptor-like beaks have adapted to include a large nasal passage that allows increased airflow, giving these scavengers the ability to detect decaying matter from miles away.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Those along the East Coast would be particularly affected by the major rise in sea levels if the AMOC collapses, facing increased and extreme flooding, even in the absence of storms.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Swimming caution advisories and closures have been issued for numerous beaches along the East Coast − from Maine to Florida − because of water quality concerns caused by elevated levels of fecal contamination.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Also look out for Literary Sport, an elevated athleisure line that Ssense has just secured as an exclusive for the new season.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 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 perhaps what’s even more interesting is that it’s somehow become less expensive than the $32,780 2011 LEAF.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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Pictured below are the six most expensive houses sold in Little Rock for the week of July 21-25.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
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This tank would be great for exercise classes, hiking, and other sweaty activities.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Natural light floods the tiny house through double-pane windows on both levels, creating an airy, open feel, and there’s a roomy second-floor patio that’s great for relaxing and entertaining.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Five finalists have been selected for the 2026 Arizona Teacher of the Year award from over 200 educators who were nominated for the state's top prize in education.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The White House named Jim O'Neill, a top deputy of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after firing Susan Monarez the day before.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 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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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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