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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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Huffing the chemicals causes a person to feel drunk, euphoric, hallucinogenic or lightheaded for a short high.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025
Though its coveted Bird Streets locale high above the Sunset Strip is indeed impressive, perhaps the most intriguing thing about this place is its Tinseltown ties.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Ford may have pioneered the assembly line, but NIO has an assembly matrix six floors high and five wide, where individual chassis can be plucked in any direction.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
That marked a decrease from 70 out of 256 films (or 27.3 percent) for 2023 and from a three-year high of 100 films out of 350 (or 28.5 percent) being inclusive in 2022.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Huffing the chemicals causes a person to feel drunk, euphoric, hallucinogenic or lightheaded for a short high.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Clouds born of cosmic visitors Noctilucent clouds form when warm, moisture-rich air rises high into the atmosphere during the summer months, according to the stargazing site EarthSky.com.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025
Though its coveted Bird Streets locale high above the Sunset Strip is indeed impressive, perhaps the most intriguing thing about this place is its Tinseltown ties.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Most plants can't keep up with mint's aggressive growth, but this fast-growing edible doesn't pose the same challenges for taller fruit trees.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Most snake bikes occur between the months of April and October where both humans and snakes see increased activity outdoors, according to the U.S. Department of Forest Services.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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The first is the increased resolution, the Galaxy A56 manages 385 pixels per inch, while the Honor 400 goes up to 460 ppi thanks to the 1264 x 2736 pixel resolution.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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And rather than exact revenge on a jock bully, nerdy William gets drunk, sheds his dorky image, and becomes a party god.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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The victims of drunk and/or drug driving are not the only people impacted.—
Duane O. King,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2025
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But will Cabernet Franc ever replace the powerful and very lucrative hold that Cabernet Sauvignon has on Napa Valley, with some of the most expensive and collectible wines in America comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa?—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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And now, despite not having a significant air force, Ukraine has succeeded in destroying at least a dozen expensive and hard to replace strategic bombers deep inside Russia.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Yakuza League follows Batman’s return to feudal-era Japan to face off against a mysterious new threat — the Yakuza League — formed from the warped remnants of his greatest allies.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Ter Stegen had a good season a few years ago, but he hardly is considered a top GK that makes the saves the team needs to win those games that are close in the CL.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as a top pick Bank of America said the stock remains a top pick following a meeting with company management.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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