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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
Steven Levy, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
Investing in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
—Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Over time, the highs may turn into lows, leaving individuals feeling unfulfilled and lonely.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Dodger mania was on full display Monday as fans, still riding high from the franchise’s eighth World Series victory, formed massive crowds to meet Kiki Hernández at Raising Cane’s in Alhambra and Walker Buehler at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Cerritos.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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For many of us, the switching costs seemed too high.
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Expect breezy conditions with a couple of rain or snow showers with a high of 41 degrees.
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Today’s journey takes us down the Oakwood Valley Trail, which begins high above Sausalito and descends downhill into dense forest before ending at Tennessee Valley Road.
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The six-and-a-half-foot tall sculpture, which had a guarantee and irrevocable bids, blew past its low estimate of $5 million, hammering at $9.8 million and ultimately selling for $11.4 million with fees.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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And although he was usually cast as a heavy, Sorvino — a tall, burly gentleman with a big personality — excels in the wholesome role.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Braun has been excellent this season in an increased role, offensively and defensively.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
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The result can be highly accurate responses, minimized hallucinations and increased relevance—all delivered at a substantially lower cost compared to generic GenAI models.Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Home sales are on track for their worst year since 1995 due to home-price growth and elevated mortgage rates.Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chronic stress can lead to elevated cortisol levels, which often result in fatigue, anxiety and other health issues.Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The two circle one another for the film’s first half, surrounded by a levity-providing supporting cast of drunk expats living south of the border that features Jason Schwartzman, Henry Zaga and, in an early, raw love scene, singer Omar Apollo.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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The superintendent of a Long Island school district was arrested Sunday night and charged with driving drunk in a serious crash in Suffolk County.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Even for people who are beyond the income limits for Medi-Cal, however, paying for home care themselves can be prohibitively expensive.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, Spanish landscapes and cities are diverse enough to stand in for many other shooting locations where filming would be too expensive, dangerous or altogether impossible.Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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In honor of the milestone, director Frank Darabont revealed to The Daily Beast that Robbins — who played Andy Dufresne, a man wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and incarcerated at the titular Shawshank Prison — went to great lengths to embody the role.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Below, check out my top picks, the most popular sales our readers have been shopping and a few new options to consider!Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Philadelphia’s win was its eighth straight and leaves the Eagles (10-2) one behind the Detroit Lions for the top spot in the NFC.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Some people might be getting to know Dustin Milligan thanks to his role as the ripped snowman in Hot Frosty, but Milligan has been a familiar face on TV for two decades.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 19 Nov. 2024
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For once, the entity piercing through The View's airspace was not a phantom noise, a doomed gnat, an unknown spectral entity, or Joy Behar's cell phone, but rather the thrusting pelvis of a ripped stripper.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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