1
as in high
extending to a great distance upward
tall skyscrapers that cast long shadows over the park
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2
as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
that's a pretty tall order
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Recent Examples of tall
At one point, the smoke from the homes was so thick and tall that it could be seen by air traffic controllers at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, about two miles away, Guzman said.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The gear is museum-worthy – muskets longer than men are tall, coats ranging from rich brocade to dun homespun.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
The suspect was described as a man about 6 feet tall who had his face covered.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Tucker is 6 feet tall, the average height of newborn calves after birth.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The gear is museum-worthy – muskets longer than men are tall, coats ranging from rich brocade to dun homespun.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
The suspect was described as a man about 6 feet tall who had his face covered.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Tucker is 6 feet tall, the average height of newborn calves after birth.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tall
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With their flood of light and color, Yi Ming’s paintings have sold for high prices at charity auctions and have brought the artists invitations to design work for events both in China and abroad.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, pay transparency regulations, a higher minimum wage, policies to align school and work schedules, and again, paid leave could all make being a working mother a more equitable—and therefore appealing—experience.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Whitecaps won games in Mexico, which is difficult to do.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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The longer-term outlook for Apple looks increasingly difficult to navigate, according to Bank of America.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Better yet, head to the east side of the park to Two Medicine Valley, which is full of trails leading to ice-blue backcountry lakes and towering peaks.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
6 Jan. 2025
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In past years, Quiroz has made towering displays with seven distinct levels.—
Theresa Vargas,
Washington Post,
25 Oct. 2023
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This is likely due to high interest rates and a challenging inflationary environment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Preserving that right to choose is what will help the Maryland economy flourish and grow during economically challenging times.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Four times, he’s used it to strikeout hitters, with the horizontal break being tough to pick up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, the emotional side of living with the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be just as tough.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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The five-year commemoration of that day is particularly hard for Jennifer, who usually shies away from talking publicly about her loss.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2023
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Mike has fostered a collaborative environment with a team committed to building a formidable global business – innovating and trailblazing at every level.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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There will be elections in Hungary next year, and Orbán, for the first time in decades, is facing a formidable challenger.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Keagan Ostop,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Biking is smooth and the frame is sturdy, heavy and durable enough to handle rigorous cycling.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Tall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tall. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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