1
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heighten
Venice has always been a magnet for dreamers and creatives, but in the past few years, tensions have heightened as residents grapple with the effects of the sizable unhoused population in the area.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
While the timing has heightened public concern, investigators have not indicated any link between the crashes, and each remains under separate investigation by federal or military authorities.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent freezing of roughly $300 billion in Russian foreign assets heightened concerns about how accessible reserves held abroad would be during periods of political tension.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
These factors combine to heighten the risk of wildfires.
—Mukesh Kumar, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
While the timing has heightened public concern, investigators have not indicated any link between the crashes, and each remains under separate investigation by federal or military authorities.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent freezing of roughly $300 billion in Russian foreign assets heightened concerns about how accessible reserves held abroad would be during periods of political tension.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
These factors combine to heighten the risk of wildfires.
—Mukesh Kumar, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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Hundreds of records have been broken, with many more set to fall as the heat intensifies Wednesday and Thursday.—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The hospital was initially placed on lockdown, but that order was lifted several hours later as police began clearing the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While making ergonomic improvements to the CJ4 Gen3 cabin, for instance, Citation added a glass cockpit that will enhance its reputation as the light-jet leader for single pilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The film is only elevated by the two leads – newcomer da Costa and Molloy - who have amazing chemistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But recently, public health officials have raised alarms about a component of the leaf called 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, an alkaloid that has the potential for abuse and addiction in high doses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Sign up for a short learning series that sharpens skills, then share one takeaway with someone close to strengthen connection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Similar to the millennial mint that's been making the rounds, Tiffany blue brings the same fresh, uplifting energy with a slightly more luxe feel.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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As part of this campaign, MAC Viva Glam is making a $30,000 donation to Roan's own nonprofit, the Midwest Princess Project, which aims to uplift LGBTQ+ communities.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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