as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
we were sitting way up in the nosebleed seats
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Recent Examples of nosebleed
Yes, those have long passed nosebleed territory.
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Thanksgiving Day prices for nosebleed seats on the secondary market, which usually hover in the $200-$400 range, went for $50-$80 in 2024.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
While credit card debt continues to climb to nosebleed heights, delinquencies are slowing and average balances are lower relative to borrowers’ earnings than before the pandemic.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The resale tickets were astronomically priced, even for nosebleed seats.
—Cynthia Moss, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Thanksgiving Day prices for nosebleed seats on the secondary market, which usually hover in the $200-$400 range, went for $50-$80 in 2024.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
While credit card debt continues to climb to nosebleed heights, delinquencies are slowing and average balances are lower relative to borrowers’ earnings than before the pandemic.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The resale tickets were astronomically priced, even for nosebleed seats.
—Cynthia Moss, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosebleed
Adjective
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The elevated tensions initially pushed oil prices up and stocks lower.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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All accommodations come with thoughtful touches like elevated mini-bar fare, Bellino fine linens, and plush, jewel-toned furniture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Al Ain is the fourth-biggest city in the UAE and has the highest proportion of Emiratis living there of anywhere in the country, but cricket remains a far more popular sport with the Asian diaspora.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Nosebleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosebleed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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