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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Beijing has responded to Trump's tariff hikes by raising its own duties on imports of U.S. products to as high as 125%.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
After reaching all-time highs over and over during the Biden administration, border crossings have plunged to near-record lows since the inauguration, statistics show, with the administration's supporters crediting the deterrent effect.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Raphael Guerreiro was pushed high up the pitch, into Musiala’s attacking midfield role.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Plus, not everyone’s thrilled about tunnel construction disrupting high season traffic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Beijing has responded to Trump's tariff hikes by raising its own duties on imports of U.S. products to as high as 125%.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Noun
The firm is set to report earnings after the bell on Thursday with its stock down more than 20% from a February record high.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
After reaching all-time highs over and over during the Biden administration, border crossings have plunged to near-record lows since the inauguration, statistics show, with the administration's supporters crediting the deterrent effect.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Senior editor covering aerospace and defense While DOGE dismay has hammered Tesla stock, SpaceX is still flying high with investors as the world’s most valuable private company.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Raphael Guerreiro was pushed high up the pitch, into Musiala’s attacking midfield role.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Among the Americans taking hormones are many cisgender children and teen-agers who take human growth hormone in order to grow taller, or take birth control in order to regulate their periods or avoid pregnancy.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Set aside all this nonsense about AI that walks on water and leaps tall buildings in a single bound.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On the earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li both cited internal statistics showing that AI recommendation algorithms are driving increased engagement and better returns for advertisers.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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When students completed the programs, many of them were saddled with debt but little or no increased earning potential.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading for the 12 items in his cart right now, including comfy joggers, elevated performance tees, and buttery-soft shorts from $41.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The mineral notes in Salt Air complement the white amber in Angel Dust perfectly, creating an airy, elevated version that’s perfect for professional settings.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 May 2025
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Pino’s attorney, Howard Srebnick, criticized the FWC in a statement Friday, saying the loss of Gazzola’s body camera footage hurts Pino’s possibilities of having a fair trial, given the officer’s testimony that Pino showed signs of being drunk.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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That caller said Floren was drunk, had three guns and threatened to kill him.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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But with the 10% tariffs as a baseline, Abbott says most British products imported to the U.S. are likely to get more expensive.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Learning new digital skills doesn’t have to be expensive.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Below are the top 10 baby names that increased in popularity from 2023 to 2024.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Black hairy tongue is a benign condition characterized by an abnormal coating of carpet-like papillae on the top surface of the tongue.9 Accidental ingestion during gargling: Hydrogen peroxide solutions up to 9% are usually safe to consume if swallowed while gargling.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Hal and Whitney would sit around the living room on the ripped couch and talk about sailing the world.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Frank Grillo plays a ripped scientist who is close to a cure, but also has to worry about keeping his family safe during yet another supermoon.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2024
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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