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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
Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
So a winning streak with heft or a winning streak crafted from lottery sewage?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
In the wind and snow, Rob hefted the trash over his shoulder and into the can [then] headed back inside.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
As productivity equalizes, nations with larger populations, broader geographic reach, and greater economic heft scale up and dominate smaller first-movers.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
So a winning streak with heft or a winning streak crafted from lottery sewage?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
This Pro can heft riders up to 6.16 ft in height (1.88 m) and is rated for a maximum capacity of 275 lb (125 kg).
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
In the wind and snow, Rob hefted the trash over his shoulder and into the can [then] headed back inside.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft
Noun
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Obesity or Excess Weight Having excess weight or obesity can cause shortness of breath.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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For example, clinicians might one day be able to tell whether someone is more likely to decrease their risk of heart disease by taking weight loss drugs or by exercising.—
Arun Durvasula,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The influence here, though, permeated into the clubhouse, its effect just as long lasting.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Consider buying items like bandages and hydrogen peroxide in bulk and assemble your own kits.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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The battery handles long streaming sessions, and the charging case fits into a jacket pocket without bulk.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
Verb
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This season, Brentford have heaved 92 throw-ins directly into the penalty area from the attacking quarter of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Bridges ripped the ball away and heaved it down the court as time expired, clinching the Knicks’ 108-105 win.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 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
Noun
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At the same time, progressives held sway on issues like housing, where some of the most restrictive zoning in the country kept resident development stalled even as homelessness and encampments spread.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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The reshuffling came after conservative podcast host and influencer Laura Loomer exerted increasing sway on Trump's decision-making, encouraging Trump to fire two senior officials on the National Security Council after a White House visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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European football’s governing body positions its tournaments to dominate the end of each season.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The city of San Diego has been hoisting the banner since June 2021.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The five-time BAFTA TV Award winner and his spouse recently hoisted their historic New York City carriage house on the market for $5.6 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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“Heft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heft. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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