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Recent Examples of high-rise
At least one person was taken to the hospital after an early-morning fire prompted evacuations from the Bridgeville Towers senior high-rise along Bank Street Extension.
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Come Wednesday, commissioners are expected to sign off on a plan that would make way in the coming years for up to 25,100 mid-rise and high-rise residences along Federal Highway, from Sheridan Street all the way south to Pembroke Road.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Just on Sunday night, a drone hit a high-rise apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of western central Moscow, according to local authorities and videos from the scene.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
These jeans are also aptly named for their super high-rise silhouette that hits right at the ribcage, providing some smoothing and security over the tummy.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Come Wednesday, commissioners are expected to sign off on a plan that would make way in the coming years for up to 25,100 mid-rise and high-rise residences along Federal Highway, from Sheridan Street all the way south to Pembroke Road.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Just on Sunday night, a drone hit a high-rise apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of western central Moscow, according to local authorities and videos from the scene.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
These jeans are also aptly named for their super high-rise silhouette that hits right at the ribcage, providing some smoothing and security over the tummy.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-rise
Adjective
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The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.—
Jenny Krane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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The statuesque star wore a red bra top with a thong bottom, posing for a mirror selfie video and photos.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 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
Adjective
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But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.—
Scot Paltrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“High-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-rise. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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