on high

Definition of on highnext

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Recent Examples of on high Multiple reports suggested that reported widespread Snkrs layoffs had created uncertainty around the app, which centers on high-heat drops and limited-edition styles. Katie Abel, Footwear News, 9 May 2026 Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 El Cajon and Chula Vista took action on high-profile policies regarding immigration enforcement last week that were pretty much diametrically opposed. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 Her practice focuses on high-net-worth divorce matters that involve complex financial structures. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026 At this point, every additional taxpayer dollar spent on high-speed rail is wasted. Baruch Feigenbaum, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Beat on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes. Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026 Exercises now focus less on basic interoperability and more on high-end warfighting tasks. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026 Damp sponges can be sanitized in the microwave for two minutes on high to eliminate bacteria. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for on high
Noun
  • Her family’s all nearby, out in the country and away from San Marcos, where Lindsey is surrounded by dark skies, and has space for gardens, fires to gather around and animals to rescue.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • The students, along with others from Country Day’s lower school, gathered on the campus football field May 5 to watch the balloon get filled with helium and lift into the sky.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • These days, his life in Thailand resembles domestic bliss.
    Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The period was also marked by rapid economic growth, solidifying the city’s reputation as a financial hub and a consumer’s paradise.
    Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • Boise, Idaho Boise is a paradise for outdoor lovers.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026

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“On high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20high. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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