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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
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
In the 81st minute, Chelsea picked their way through Brighton’s stifling high press.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
That was 31 percent more than in 2023, but did not return to the highs of 2021 and 2022.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Michael Cuby, Them, 19 Feb. 2025
Although there’s an unused menorah tucked high on a bookshelf, their living room is dominated by a huge Christmas tree.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Imax total is $63.9M; after only 12 days of release, Ne Zha 2 is already the format’s highest grossing local language release of all time.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
In the 81st minute, Chelsea picked their way through Brighton’s stifling high press.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
The tally of 985 investments and M&A transactions last year approached the all-time high of 1,001 in 2022.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
That was 31 percent more than in 2023, but did not return to the highs of 2021 and 2022.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Exactly a week ago, the brand staged a runway show for the collection, and the couple are still riding high on a buzz.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 19 Feb. 2025
Although there’s an unused menorah tucked high on a bookshelf, their living room is dominated by a huge Christmas tree.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high
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The final center tower devoted to Jesus will be the tallest and the last to be completed, hopefully in time for the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death in 2026.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The kitchen is behind the living room, with tall windows and a suite of new Bosch appliances, including a wall oven.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The production, which features the mesmerizing movement direction of Steven Hoggett, retains its remarkable fluidity despite the increased panting.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is a unique time with so many insecurities on a national level, with a higher, increased cost of health centers.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Still, in light of the recent stronger than expected Consumer Price Index, markets might have a slightly elevated level of sensitivity when this report is released.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Blood tests might reveal elevated creatine kinase levels, a sign of muscle cell damage.101 A muscle biopsy (tissue sample) is usually taken from the thigh muscle.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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In October 2023, Cook was charged with cruelty to children after allegedly picking up Jolly’s 4-year-old twins while drunk.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Christian Velasquez-Galeano, 28, was driving drunk around 4:45 a.m. Sunday in Garden City, Nassau County, police said in a press release.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2025
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However, gas prices are now more expensive than when gas was $3.127 per gallon a month ago.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
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The United States is one of the most expensive countries for higher education.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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He’s called it one of the greatest American independent films.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Athletic’s Bracket Watch that published on Tuesday had Auburn, Duke, Florida and Alabama as the top seeds — with Auburn a lock to stay there and Duke close to it — and No. 2 seeds Tennessee and Houston as the challengers with the most opportunity for upward mobility.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Lux — embroiled in controversy after three of its top executives were in September indicted on fraud charges related to a St. Louis project — is back to paying its contractors after being hit with multiple court actions.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Ignoring faculty warnings, David dashed forward with a ripped notebook page for Lennon to sign.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New York Times,
21 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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