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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
Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 July 2025
And the stakes in Oklahoma are high – as of July, federal data shows all 77 of the state's counties were experiencing some level of shortage of mental health professionals.
—Beth Wallis, NPR, 28 July 2025
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 July 2025
Front to bring heat relief Into the weekend, highs of 5 to 10 degrees below normal are forecast in the East, while much of the Plains can expect highs of 10 to 15 degrees below average, with highs in the 70s as far south as Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle, the weather service said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Using a soft bristled brush, work high to low again.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
Through her art, through her voice and through an unwavering commitment to success, even when the price was high.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 28 July 2025
And the stakes in Oklahoma are high – as of July, federal data shows all 77 of the state's counties were experiencing some level of shortage of mental health professionals.
—Beth Wallis, NPR, 28 July 2025
Noun
The temperature outside reportedly reached a high of 103 degrees.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 July 2025
Front to bring heat relief Into the weekend, highs of 5 to 10 degrees below normal are forecast in the East, while much of the Plains can expect highs of 10 to 15 degrees below average, with highs in the 70s as far south as Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle, the weather service said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Adverb
On a rocky ridge high above a rustic valley, east of the resort town of Kaş, are the ruins of Kyaenai.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Using a soft bristled brush, work high to low again.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Standing at 6 feet tall, Moore isn’t exactly short.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Standing at over 7 feet tall, Kiel, who played Jaws in the Bond films, is hard to forget.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Daily also is witnessing increased demand among downstream recyclers for e-waste Full Circle Electronics can't refurbish and sell at wholesale.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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However, to use this tournament as an advertisement for the increased competitiveness of the global game might just be a stretch too far.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The worker standing in its elevated compartment was taken onto an ambulance, according to spectators.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The elevated dwellings were found thanks to a combination of remote sensing and satellite imagery technology, said the University of Manchester.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The victim told police Cruz-Diaz was drunk and high when the incident happened.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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And he was arrested for attacking and threatening to kill Sharon while blackout drunk in 1989.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Harley-Davidson hopes the Sprint will attract younger riders who may eventually upgrade to more expensive models.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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But the expensive deal also came days after Paramount canceled the popular Late Show With Stephen Colbert for what the company claimed were financial reasons.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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With a solid data foundation, external factors like fuel prices or carrier availability can be incorporated into planning with greater confidence.—
Clemente Theotokis,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The vibes are great in Chicago, where it’s been Johnson’s show since the former Lions OC agreed to join the Bears on a contract reportedly worth $13 million per year.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The cities in the top four spots remained unchanged from last year's ranking, with Arlington, Va. once again taking first place.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Lloyd joined the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office as an assistant prosecutor in 2000 and worked his way up to chief assistant prosecutor in 2010 before he was appointed to the top job in 2013.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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