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
Already, in the days running up to this year’s parade on Red Square, multiple drone strikes have forced airspace closures at all four Moscow airports and heightened anxiety across the Russian capital.
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
That 17 of Rodgers’ 25 strikeouts this season have come with runners on base only heightens the frustration.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 May 2025
The tension was heightened by an upcoming holiday with her whole family, scheduled for the following week.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 May 2025
Newly implemented tariffs by the Trump administration have heightened the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
That 17 of Rodgers’ 25 strikeouts this season have come with runners on base only heightens the frustration.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 May 2025
The tension was heightened by an upcoming holiday with her whole family, scheduled for the following week.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 May 2025
Newly implemented tariffs by the Trump administration have heightened the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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At the same time, customer acquisition costs are climbing, lifetime value is shrinking and the competitive landscape is intensifying.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Since then, Israel has announced a plan to intensify its war on Gaza.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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To further lift morale, staff organised a barbecue at the training ground, which went down well with the players.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Colorful murals, many by women artists, greeted me at every turn; one by illustrator Brooke Smart, depicting women lifting each other up, reflects the ethos of the district.—
Carley Thornell,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Data scientists analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, a role that AI enhances rather than replaces.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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That’s why human-centric security must be elevated to the level of enterprise risk management.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Much like the overbuilding in the real estate sector that triggered a crisis and erased much of Chinese household wealth, excessive industrial capacity has deepened imbalances in the economy and raised questions about the model’s sustainability, particularly if broader conditions worsen.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The temporary truce pulls the world's two largest economies back from the brink after trade between them nearly ground to a halt, raising recession risks in the U.S. and deepening deflationary pressures in China.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The meeting got heated when commissioners discussed ending alcohol sales earlier — an ongoing conversation for nearly two years — and raising fees for businesses who don’t comply with the city’s noise ordinance.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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By updating recruiting tactics and working with local communities, Florida has an opportunity to strengthen the fire service and help every Floridian.—
Jason Cerrano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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This program is funded by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, which supports journalism, film and arts organizations whose work is dedicated to social justice and strengthening democracy.—
Talia Buford,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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Compassionate design is a necessity for building a world where innovation uplifts rather than excludes.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Matisse blue is striking against the vibrant blooms that will surely uplift the mood of any room.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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