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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
Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Ron Smiley, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In late March, the Dow Jones Industrial Average , Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all slipped more than 10% from their recent highs, briefly dipping into correction territory before bouncing back.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Last year, new college graduates wanted remote, high-paying jobs that aligned with their values.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Analysis of past avalanche accidents has indicated that larger group sizes (4 or more people) have higher chances of being caught in avalanches.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Other places to see new records included Morgantown, which saw a record high of 85°, beating the old record of 84 degrees set in 1921.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In late March, the Dow Jones Industrial Average , Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all slipped more than 10% from their recent highs, briefly dipping into correction territory before bouncing back.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
That is MacKinnon’s 51st goal, which matches his career high from two seasons ago.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Last year, new college graduates wanted remote, high-paying jobs that aligned with their values.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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The 4-foot-tall and under hoopers from the city of LA's Parks and Recreation all-star girls teams started their own March Madness drama with the matchup between Team Fernangeles and Penmar Rec Center.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Taken together, these trends offer a straightforward explanation for increased use.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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An elevated rail line passes through to carry coal to the rest of the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Never before has every half-drunk joke, every stumble of language, been so on the record; never before has the moral climate been so skittish — so quick to litigate tone, ignore intent and presume motive.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The next summer, he was removed from a flight at LAX before takeoff while drunk and vomiting, having been seen earlier slamming beer and whiskey in the Delta Airlines lounge.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Were there various reasons for cancellation or has Hawaii become too expensive?—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dinner was a delicate salad that Joan had made from thirty-seven dollars’ worth of farmers’-market produce, and a fresh pasta from an extraordinarily expensive local business that the residents of the Lower Haight enthusiastically supported.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Heat needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The top two Democrats in Congress, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are also listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
2 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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The dirt didn’t look different to her: no holes, no ripped piece of lawn, but was there something growing in the mud glop?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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