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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
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
That shift is often what separates stable performers from high potential employees.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In 2025, Schwarber exploded with 56 home runs, a new career high.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
His blast soared high and 417 feet deep to the seats beyond the visitors’ bullpen, and put the Phillies on top 2-0 in the eighth.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
The depots only stock high-demand household items and are overseen by managers at nearby Walmart Supercenters, according to the document.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
That shift is often what separates stable performers from high potential employees.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
Higher Another three of Jackson's hits establish more impressive highs than just a week ago on only the Billboard Global 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In 2025, Schwarber exploded with 56 home runs, a new career high.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Adverb
Up there, high above the clouds, is the final frontier of unreachability.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
His blast soared high and 417 feet deep to the seats beyond the visitors’ bullpen, and put the Phillies on top 2-0 in the eighth.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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At the Yale University Art Gallery, which is showing the complete series in the photographer’s largest exhibition yet, the images are hung in tall, orderly grids, like a periodic table of the human elements.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The nine-foot-tall statue depicts the discussion between quarterback Nick Foles and head coach Doug Pederson at Super Bowl LII, ahead of tight end Trey Burton throwing a touchdown pass to Foles.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Strategic Takeaways Cultivating more biomass traditionally means processing at higher volumes, increased SKU complexity, additional labor, higher overhead costs and the waste of natural resources and utilities at every step of the chain.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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At Pinewood, the program has sparked increased interest in dance and the arts across campus, with younger students expressing interest in participating and teachers incorporating performances into school-wide events.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Against the backdrop of tight supply, analysts expect the current environment of elevated oil prices to persist for some time.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Hernandez's death comes amid a Beach Hazards Statement for the Monterey County coastline this weekend due to high winds, dangerous surf, strong rip currents, rough shore breaks and elevated waves.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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On Friday, May 15, a Qantas flight traveling from Melbourne, Australia, to Dallas, Texas, was diverted to Tahiti after a man who appeared to be drunk emerged from the bathroom and exhibited disruptive behavior toward flight attendants.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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And as a result, their readthrough found all of them, potentially still drunk trying to get through it.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The eye-catching color gives off instant vacation vibes, and looks great under a breezy white button-down or simply worn with the matching high-rise bottoms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The young people who pick up popular science books at the library tend to be deeply curious and self-motivated—qualities that also characterize great researchers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Williams is wrapping up one of the best rookie contracts ever for a player drafted outside of the top 10, having already established himself as an All-Star, All-NBA and All-Defensive team selection for an NBA champion.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Had the Notre Dame game continued in 2026, SC would have played four of the top five teams in the country last season, per SP+.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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To stress just how high the challenge was, Leeds’ left-back was left with a ripped pair of shorts.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brushes, pens and pencils lie next to the ripped cuffs of cotton workshirts, and drops of blue and white paint are splattered on the floor, extending the artwork beyond the wall.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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