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as in high-grade
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Recent Examples of high-test
The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Eventually, every artist runs out of mountains to climb, or—at the very least—needs a little help finding the high-test 92-octane fuel that can successfully power the creative engine that idles in their brain.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.
—David Beard, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2023
These are hybrid rockets, burning solid fuel—a synthetic rubber compound—using high-test hydrogen peroxide (HTP) as the oxidant.
—Stuart Nathan, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2015
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Eventually, every artist runs out of mountains to climb, or—at the very least—needs a little help finding the high-test 92-octane fuel that can successfully power the creative engine that idles in their brain.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.
—David Beard, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2023
These are hybrid rockets, burning solid fuel—a synthetic rubber compound—using high-test hydrogen peroxide (HTP) as the oxidant.
—Stuart Nathan, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-test
Adjective
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Stowers is similarly sized to Sadiq (6-4 and 239 at the Combine) and put up high-grade athletic testing marks.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Together, these techniques provided a high-definition roadmap for how waste plastic can successfully evolve into high-grade fuel for various industries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stellar industrial design, great build quality, and high-octane silicone make this a top choice, especially for this price.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oryn, the high-octane Chinese speciality restaurant blends Cantonese and Sichuan flavors with nightclub energy—moody lighting, a DJ booth, and a bar that whispers promises of an after-hours mischief.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Vikings weren’t going to give him up without premium draft capital.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The premium denim brand said Eram’s natural grasp of silhouette, construction, and overall attitude fits perfectly with Icon Denim’s vision of pushing denim beyond its traditional boundaries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fill a sealable jar, such as a mason jar, with leftover peels about halfway, and then fill with undiluted white vinegar.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fifty years in one organization is really special.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Magic isn’t always a fancy animatronic.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not those fancy graphing calculators, though.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“High-test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-test. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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