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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
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Israel has paid a high price to protect its citizens in its short 77-year history.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Across both chambers, 58 women — a record high — are serving.
—Barbara Boxer, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Animal tranquilizers enhance the user’s euphoric high from opioids, particularly in those who have developed a tolerance to the opioid.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
So, higher cocoa prices hit the bottom line directly.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Israel has paid a high price to protect its citizens in its short 77-year history.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Early voting has hit record highs, with more than 7 million Canadians casting ballots.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Across both chambers, 58 women — a record high — are serving.
—Barbara Boxer, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Located high up on the 18th floor of the Graduate New York hotel, the Panorama Room offers some of the city’s most jaw-dropping skyline views.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Animal tranquilizers enhance the user’s euphoric high from opioids, particularly in those who have developed a tolerance to the opioid.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Completed in 2021, The St. Regis Chicago, at 101 stories tall, is one of the most impressive and imposing buildings in the city.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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At one point, the smoke from the homes was so thick and tall that it could be seen by air traffic controllers at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, about two miles away, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Due to increased demands and depletion during intense exercise, athletes may need 10-20% more magnesium than less active individuals.—
Erika Prouty,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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His place in the side is arguably at its most fragile since Emery arrived in October 2022, weakened by minor injuries stifling rhythm and confidence, plus increased competition: first from Jhon Duran and latterly Marcus Rashford.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Before banging Kevin Gausman’s elevated fastball off the right field wall for a fifth-inning double, Dezenzo had taken five plate appearances across the past nine days.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rivera had been jailed at Santa Rita since May 2022, after California Highway Patrol officers arrested him on suspicion of murder for allegedly driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a woman.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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How do police tell if drivers are drunk? Law enforcement agencies use a series of physical and mental exercises to determine whether drivers could be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Critics dismissed it as expensive and unnecessary, arguing that students could read a guide or browse online forums for free.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Mandatory spending—like those entitlement programs—is much more expensive than discretionary spending.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Greg Cote Miami Herald 305-376-3492 Greg Cote is a Miami Herald sports columnist who in 2021 was named top 10 in column writing by the Associated Press Sports Editors.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ahmed Walid ‘Now hear me out on Alexander-Arnold…’ Limited to just two wins this season, let this be another for Aaron Ramsdale, who made 105 saves in vain as Southampton got bounced from the top flight.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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