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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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
For the first time in the franchise’s history, three of its players factored in on the same goal on the highest level of best-on-best hockey.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Cardwell, an undrafted rookie center, posted his second double-double with career highs of 14 points and 14 rebounds.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Within that high-stress environment, any smiling face is welcome.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
For the first time in the franchise’s history, three of its players factored in on the same goal on the highest level of best-on-best hockey.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
The share of consumers who think jobs are hard to find is at a five-year high.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Cardwell, an undrafted rookie center, posted his second double-double with career highs of 14 points and 14 rebounds.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Freshman Kelis Fisher tied her career high with six points playing more than 10 minutes for just the second time this season, and El Alfy finished leading the Huskies on the boards with a career-high 11 rebounds plus four points.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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In the third group, six 6-foot-tall paintings on canvas titled Split-screen, the colored stripes multiply and invade the black-and-white space above, creating overlapping layers.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This plant grows only three inches tall, 12 to 18 inches wide, and is suited to USDA zones 4 to 9.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Redshirt sophomore forwards Jana El Alfy and Ayanna Patterson may also see increased minutes.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Strengthening trade ties with developing economies have also bolstered the case for increased use of renminbi in foreign transactions.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The latest earnings reports from major technology companies have revived investors’ concerns about payoffs on elevated artificial intelligence (AI) spending.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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For a more casual outfit, this top would pair well with your favorite pair of jeans and ballet flats, or it could be worn with a satin midi skirt for a more elevated look.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even Sheriff Taylor had the occasion to welcome someone worse than Otis the town drunk into the Mayberry jail.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cops quickly determined the 42-year-old suspect was drunk behind the wheel and charged him with driving while intoxicated.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The back-and-forth underscores how quickly Jackson’s surprise entry has escalated tensions in a race already on track to become the most expensive in state history.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Consumer credit is likewise less expensive elsewhere in the world because of greater competition, tougher regulation and long-standing norms.—
Carter Dougherty,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Michigan State hasn’t defeated a top-two team at home since 2005.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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As coach David Dunn’s top assistant, Carter was a big part of Lincoln’s success.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Also on display, in conversation with Noland’s work, are the ripped and twisted canvases of the late Steven Parrino, who died on New Year’s Day in 2005.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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The shapes appeared on a piece of paper with a ripped corner.—
Christopher Schaberg,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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