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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The right hander, who projects as the Razorbacks' Friday night starter this season, struck out a career-high 10 in six innings of relief against LSU on June 14 at the College World Series.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar temperatures are expected on Wednesday, with a high of 78 degrees that could also approach record heat.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Every November, Cook says, her whole office is stacked high with cans and boxes of food.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
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Those highs would surpass the record of 80 degrees set in 2008 at Camp Mabry.
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Your confidence will reach at an all-time high this winter thanks to these markdowns on curve-hugging jeans, dresses, and shirts.
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These three powerhouse ingredients are like a tall drink of water for my irritated winter skin.—
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Measuring approximately 191 inches long, 75 inches wide, and 66 inches tall, with a 112-inch wheelbase, the E7 offers a spacious cabin and balanced proportions.—
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However, there was no increased risk of liver problems, which is often a concern with statin use.—
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In 1905 and growing in parishioners, the existing church created the Holly street location to accommodate its increased popularity.—
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
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Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.—
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Kelly cited a string of events in which Hegseth allegedly appeared drunk with his staff.—
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Perry shared in the book that Aniston was the first costar to confront him about his addiction despite him never having been drunk on set.—
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That would be roughly twice the base price of the company’s most expensive factory model, the Phantom.—
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Most gamers will look at an expensive keyboard to enhance their play style but often overlook the mouse.—
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
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In the ‘Groundhog Day’-esque nightmare that never ends, the ‘urgent’ and ‘engaged’ Boston Red Sox are up a creek without a paddle, vessel, and excuse, having lost out on a top – and very sign-able – free-agent target once again.—
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The search for evidence brought Ohio investigators to the top floor of a quiet Lincoln Park building, a corner apartment that was used by McKee, now accused of killing Monique and Spencer Tepe, his ex-wife and her current husband.—
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Also on display, in conversation with Noland’s work, are the ripped and twisted canvases of the late Steven Parrino, who died on New Year’s Day in 2005.—
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The shapes appeared on a piece of paper with a ripped corner.—
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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