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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
Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Shares closed on Wednesday at 1,601 yen, higher than the offer price of 1,455 yen per share, which was the midpoint of its IPO price band ranging from 1,390-1,520 yen.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Even so, many retailers are seeing sales near historic highs, with the annual sales growth outrunning the 2.6% inflation rate.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: That the labor market just a few years ago was so exceptional — and worker leverage so high — makes today's stagnating job market even more of a bitter pill.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The United States has one of the world's highest rates of firearms deaths outside a war zone.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Shares closed on Wednesday at 1,601 yen, higher than the offer price of 1,455 yen per share, which was the midpoint of its IPO price band ranging from 1,390-1,520 yen.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Teledyne is 3% from the November high, up about 11% in three months.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Even so, many retailers are seeing sales near historic highs, with the annual sales growth outrunning the 2.6% inflation rate.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Note that states with lots of quits and dismissals also ranked high on hirings.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: That the labor market just a few years ago was so exceptional — and worker leverage so high — makes today's stagnating job market even more of a bitter pill.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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While Cronin has stuck with the 6-foot-9 Bilodeau as his starting big man, the coach might need to pivot to more minutes for either Aday Mara or William Kyle III once the Bruins face taller Big Ten lineups.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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My neighbor just won the tallest Christmas tree competition.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Other benefits that significant majorities mentioned in that report include an increased sense of purpose in life, an enhanced ability to live one's values, greater agency and civic engagement and a better understanding of the needs of their communities.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The decrease is due to increased operating, general, and administrative expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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The lack of movement on the legislation and lack of White House focus seems to be endemic to a more significant problem for a party that needed more Black male voters in 2024, and will definitely need elevated turnout in the 2026 midterms.Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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As inviting as that interpretation may be for anyone who conflates John Dutton with Kevin Costner — especially given the elevated onscreen role Sheridan gave himself, as if the creator could just swoop in and become the new star — the series doesn’t earn such a meta conclusion.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Be aware of the regulations and know that being drunk in public will almost certainly result in jail time and fines.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Officers found Stewart drunk behind the wheel of a 2021 Honda Civic.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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But having the heater on most of the day can equal an expensive electrical bill.Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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The cost was rumored to be around $1.5 billion, making Atlantis The Royal one of the most expensive hotels ever built.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Israel has killed many of Hezbollah's top leaders and destroyed its headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Included in Linkin Park’s 10 top 10 wins on the Rock & Alternative Airplay list are half a dozen No. 1s.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Frank Grillo, who’s at the center of it (playing a ripped bruiser who is also…a molecular biologist!), has a way of making any pulp movie better.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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But forget ‘50’s Hollywood leading men in simple white ripped tops.Alex Badia, WWD, 25 June 2024
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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