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as in intensifies
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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as in lifts
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 heightens
Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.
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Jim Deloach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The exit of Casemiro, who has been influential in his fourth and final year, heightens the immediate focus, and work is being done on multiple targets so United can act quickly once the campaign ends on Sunday.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Local firm Studio Munge’s design is restrained but exacting, which heightens the impact of the details.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.
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Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Rather than rely on items that are more neutral, a kaleidoscopic palette heightens the personality of your space.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.
—
Jim Deloach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The exit of Casemiro, who has been influential in his fourth and final year, heightens the immediate focus, and work is being done on multiple targets so United can act quickly once the campaign ends on Sunday.
—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Local firm Studio Munge’s design is restrained but exacting, which heightens the impact of the details.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.
—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Rather than rely on items that are more neutral, a kaleidoscopic palette heightens the personality of your space.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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And yet, when the scores get low, the criticism elevates, with speculation the course is too easy for the professionals, especially of the highest caliber that come to Cromwell.
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The Yoleny Inflatable Glamping Tent, $250 at Amazon, elevates any backyard or campsite in minutes.
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The latest analysis only deepens the mystery.
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The moves come as Gersh deepens its investment in creator representation, brand partnerships and digital-first business development.
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At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
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This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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Here is what the research says about why crafting together strengthens couples, and which hands-on classes deliver the strongest payoff.
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Agility further strengthens its operations through ownership of key hardware technologies and a domestic supply chain, with approximately 75 percent of Digit’s components sourced within the US.
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Courtesy of the City of Orlando Overall, the leafy memorial’s open-space concept uplifts and seems to point skyward toward the ineffable.
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Senior second baseman MaKayla Van Vossen, a DePaul recruit who returned to that position after playing shortstop earlier in the season, said Beals uplifts teammates.
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