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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
Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In a vacuum, this would make the Wilderness a little swifter to 60 than a standard turbo Outback; in practice, the gearing advantage is pretty much erased by the heft of the standard Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
While that weight is fine for a desktop replacement laptop, picking it up in tablet mode is like hefting an anchor.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
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Noun
This 46th edition of the BRITs carries extra heft with the awards being held for the first time at Manchester’s Co-op Live when the ceremony returns in late February.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In a vacuum, this would make the Wilderness a little swifter to 60 than a standard turbo Outback; in practice, the gearing advantage is pretty much erased by the heft of the standard Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Recursive self-awareness like this can trap a performance in a feedback loop, but Bassichis finds heft in thinking about what actual mainstream fame might mean to a gay comedian, both in Maya’s time and now.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
While that weight is fine for a desktop replacement laptop, picking it up in tablet mode is like hefting an anchor.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft
Noun
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Those words now carry a tremendous amount of weight.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just one day later, the telehealth company abruptly canceled its launch of a GLP-1 pill for weight loss.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Still, a flurry of moves during the summer window made LAFC among the obvious favorites to compete for the league championship, primarily because Son’s influence made Cherundolo’s defend-and-transition tactics lethal.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Using their financial resources and political influence, opponents worked to sow confusion, cast doubt on the proposal, and stall the bill.—
Shane Strum,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Carrots, onion, celery, and tomatoes bulk it up while dried thyme, marjoram, parsley, and garlic add plenty of flavor.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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For churches and community organizations that buy in bulk for weekly fish fries, the impact can be especially pronounced.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This rapid release likely caused the soil to heave upward, resulting in the minor floor damage.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cover Exposed Roots Sometimes heavy ice and snow heaves newer plants out of the ground.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan's military capabilities, lifting a ban on lethal weapons exports and moving further away from postwar pacifist principles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Several profit reports from companies helped to lift stocks Wednesday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And there’s working with people who are not exactly palatable, but who have significant sway in the region—like Dan Gertler, a billionaire Israeli businessman whose name has long been a byword for shady deals in Congo.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Holding sway upstairs are four bedrooms, including a luxe primary suite with a fireplace, balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Doug wouldn’t let his body get him down, although Lord knows his body tried.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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But what was not planned or sanctioned, according to sources, was an in-character LaBeouf hoisting himself up over the bullpen’s seven-foot guardrails while a live bull bucked and charged inside, and sprinting to the other side of the pen.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kiernan, 66, hoisted his hands above his head after the final buzzer as Troy advanced to the quarterfinals Wednesday against visiting Valencia of Valencia, which beat Mira Costa 81-56 in the second round.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Heft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heft. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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