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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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verb

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as in to heave
to lift with effort hefted his growing son onto his shoulders

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Recent Examples of heft
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 See All Example Sentences for heft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft
Noun
  • Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Skubal’s broad shoulders have thus far been well-suited to handle the weight.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • This is the new reality: The click may vanish, but the influence remains.
    Sergio Alvarez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a federal judge's order pausing the Trump administration's large-scale staffing cuts and agency restructuring.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 July 2025
  • Superman’s first big boost came Tuesday when the film’s review embargo lifted.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • On July 7, Segura’s body was found in the river in what officers said was an accidental drowning.
    Paloma Chavez July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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