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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
Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
The same storm system will move into the Northeast on Friday, bringing rain to the Interstate 95 corridor and the potential for ice and snow to higher elevations in Pennsylvania, New York and New England.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots:
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Channel: CBS
Stream: Fubo
The Bills are flying high after dismantling the Jets 40-14 last Sunday and extending their win streak to three games.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Watermelon is a high FODMAP (fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols) food.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
The same storm system will move into the Northeast on Friday, bringing rain to the Interstate 95 corridor and the potential for ice and snow to higher elevations in Pennsylvania, New York and New England.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
Tuesday may be even colder as a high of 5 degrees is expected.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Barca were dominant, gave no concessions to their lower-league hosts, were eager to attack, and pressed high after losing the ball.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots:
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Channel: CBS
Stream: Fubo
The Bills are flying high after dismantling the Jets 40-14 last Sunday and extending their win streak to three games.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Native to Puerto Rico and parts of the Leeward Islands, cowboy prickly pear can grow to 10 feet tall in the wild.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The street had been engulfed in 40-foot tall flames supported by 70-plus-mph winds; one of the homes in front of us, now just rubble and ash, belonged to another member of the Brigade, Tyler Hauptman.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to expect increased demand, including the growth of data centers and the electrification of heating and transit, but so far, there's been no clear sign of it in the data.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Showa and Nissin assert that their novel approach offers better stability while in use, thanks to the increased surface area where these parts meet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article The City Council’s small Republican caucus is facing an internal crisis after half of its members contested the validity of an election for a new minority leader that took place Tuesday and elevated Staten Island Councilman David Carr to the role.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Clearly, the naked trend is not leaving us anytime soon, but Jennie’s elevated treatment of the look shows promise for a 2025 evolution.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Also, since these wines generally do not age well – most are designed to be drunk upon release or within 2 to 3 years – producing enough to meet market demand while keeping a close eye on shifting consumer trends may make good business sense.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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On another occasion in 2009, Hegseth was found drunk at a strip club in downtown Minneapolis in his military uniform, drunk and getting lap dances.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Massachusetts is the most expensive state in terms of basic costs for a family of four, according to a 2024 SmartAsset study.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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This season has been particularly rocky for head coach Ruben Amorim’s men, and Antony has been a bit-part player—adding to his status as among the most expensive disappointments in the division’s history.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Every great city prides its ability to rebound after ruin.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But what makes the coffee shop experience important to us as individuals and a society is something greater than the sum of its parts.—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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This marks the band’s first time in the top 10, surpassing their prior records: Don’t Let Go peaked at No. 45 in 2019, and Someday climbed to No. 31 in 2022.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Female artists dominated the top contenders for the 67th Grammy Awards, and several of them have just been announced as performers for the Feb. 2 ceremony emanating from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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North Korean propaganda material released by state media this year has shown Kim overseeing special operations training marked by extreme displays of strength, including the smashing of cinder blocks over the ripped torsos of soldiers stripped to the waist.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
17 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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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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