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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
The Dow ended higher by 339.86 points, or 0.8%, at 42,732.13.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Afternoon highs Saturday will range from the low 60s across the northern portions of Central Florida to the mid to upper 60s farther south.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 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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Enjoy a pristine beach experience without high rises, hotels, and other development, and with the comfort of restrooms, showers, and picnic pavilions.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
The Dow ended higher by 339.86 points, or 0.8%, at 42,732.13.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Solar energy, wind energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle deployment all hit new highs across the United States, pushing clean energy job growth to twice the national job growth rate.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Afternoon highs Saturday will range from the low 60s across the northern portions of Central Florida to the mid to upper 60s farther south.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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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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Drive through your heels to stand and squeeze your glutes at the top for 1 rep. Kneeling Leg Extension Katie Thompson Get into a kneeling position with your knees hip-distance apart, torso tall, core and legs engaged, and hands on your hips.Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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At the moment, Ascent is the tallest mass-timber structure in the world, beating out Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal, Norway, which opened to great acclaim in 2020.Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that increased levels of aerobic exercise in the aging rats reduced the appearance of these markers, indicating a slower onset of Alzheimer's.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Zoom out: The Denver native and longtime energy entrepreneur is an unapologetic advocate for the oil and gas industry, seizing any opportunity to discuss how increased production can improve human lives across the globe.Hans Nichols, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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To make matters worse, persistently elevated borrowing costs could also pump the brakes on the pace of home construction.Bryan Mena, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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Data shows that net inflows from average Joe traders to popular stocks and funds remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic levels.Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Like, straight-up crazy, drunk wrestled in the middle of...Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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In Jerry Springer, one guest recalls receiving drink tickets and being encouraged to get drunk.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration also expanded the use of short-term health insurance plans, which offered limited benefits and less expensive monthly premiums but denied coverage for existing medical conditions.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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But two years ago, Schrager announced his departure from Marriott to expand his own brand, Public, a less expensive lifestyle hotel focused on inclusivity and uniqueness at more accessible rates than Marriott’s Edition.Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Trump sides with Elon Musk on H-1B visas following criticism: 'A great program' 'Fox & Friends' co-hosts weigh in on the debate over H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to hire foreign workers for specialty jobs, after Elon Musk and President-elect Trump expressed support for the program.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The three-year starter was one of the top players at his position throughout his college career.Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Following is a recap of our conversation: Billee Howard: What are the top trends marketers need to be aware of as 2025 unfolds?Billee Howard, Forbes, 12 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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