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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
some synthetic fabrics are nice and warm, but I prefer wool because it has more heft
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a former senator, he still had some heft in political circles
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as in bulk
archaic
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the heft of the wainwright's business had been the building of hay wagons
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heft your baggy gym shorts a little higher—you're showing us more than we care to see
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Recent Examples of heft
Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The casting of Blanchett lends instant artistic heft to whatever comes next for Squid Game.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Paul Ridden
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
To most of the world, London is the epicenter of stately and venerable — places, palaces, institutions with longevity and heft around every corner.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Midsize SUVs tend to achieve some of the worst fuel economy numbers behind massive full-size models because of their heft.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The casting of Blanchett lends instant artistic heft to whatever comes next for Squid Game.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Verb
The rear rack has been designed to heft up to 150 lb (68 kg) of cargo, and can be upgraded with a LevelUp rack that has mounts for child seats or the optional Buddy seat (which includes a handlebar and foot pegs).
—Paul Ridden
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
To most of the world, London is the epicenter of stately and venerable — places, palaces, institutions with longevity and heft around every corner.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft
Noun
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For years, body weight and health have been linked together.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Just like many games before, the Royals’ offense didn’t pull its weight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
Noun
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This is the new reality: The click may vanish, but the influence remains.—
Sergio Alvarez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While sequestering a jury — essentially isolating the 12 jurors and six alternates assigned to the case from the outside world — can be challenging, the process may prove to be essential in eliminating external influences.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Economists warn that wide-ranging U.S. tariffs on trading partners could spark another bout of inflation and hinder economic growth, while global financial markets have heaved at the prospect of significantly higher trading costs.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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Wander historic European towns and seasonal markets during harvest season Courtesy of Emerald Cruises With the vineyards full of grapes ready for harvest and trees heaving with ripe apples and pears, late summer and autumn are perhaps the most flavorful times to cruise through Europe.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday night, allowing residents to return to their homes.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Some communities have lifted homes off the ground so that floodwaters can pass below them.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The world's wealthy are seeking cutting-edge retail experiences, but the personal touch of interacting with their favorite luxury stores still holds ultimate sway.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Motorola, with its back-in-the-pack position and the uncertainty about whether its new Moto X phone would be a hit, had little sway in comparison.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The sound led to a white Art Deco building near Seventh Avenue and Van Buren Street, where Club Contact, a nightlife mainstay for Phoenix’s creative youth, began to fill with bodies and heat.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The body always tells the truth, and your body on that lie detector test spoke loud and clear.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Dramatic footage shows an MH-60 helicopter crew locating the three distressed individuals on the rocky cliff before hoisting them to safety just yards away from the dangerous coastline.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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That one was finally able to climb to the necessary altitude and hoist the woman to safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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“Heft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heft. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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