high and low

adverb

Definition of high and lownext
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places I've been looking high and low for my glasses

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Recent Examples of high and low Clampdown’s founder has looked high and low for something other than PVC, or at least a better way of using it. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 The phenomenon occurs when there is unstable air created by high and low-pressure systems coming together, and moisture forms high above the ground while the air near the ground remains dry. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 To my family, especially my wife Kate, thank you for standing beside me through every season, every rehab and every high and low. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high and low
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high and low
  1. everywhere
  2. far and wide
Adverb
  • In a world where music is everywhere and constantly available, there is something increasingly powerful about creating a space where people stop and really listen.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
  • After, there was a clear reduction in crashes, particularly fatal or serious injury accidents, which roundabouts everywhere have seen, Bryson said.
    — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of everywhere
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  • The ensuing traffic jam sent reverberations far and wide and snarled thousands of people.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Both Maury and Maury have been spoofed far and wide, on series like SNL, Mad TV, and South Park.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of far and wide

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20and%20low. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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