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

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Recent Examples of heft
Noun
Working on the remote Dongji Island location added emotional heft to the production. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025 Plus, the heft is just right once the weather cools off every year. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Many such bearers hefted tusks on-foot in long processions on the arduous, horrendously hot and often malaria-ridden trek to the port. Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025 Each of the four wheels now has a motor for powering over rough terrain, and each robo-arm can heft up to 3 kg (6.6 lb). Paul Ridden may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for heft
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Noun
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Programs run from four days to two weeks and guests can focus on advanced longevity, an approach to slow cellular aging; a weight loss program; a stress relief option and corporate program to deal with leadership performance; and one to that seekds to rebalance and reenergize.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After Lebanon’s civil war ended in 1990, Hezbollah expanded its influence across politics and society by remaining armed – unlike other militias, it was exempted from disarmament under the Taif Agreement due to its role in resisting Israeli occupation.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Dusk has just destroyed the political center of the Empire in the Galactic Council, the seat of the largest religion in the Empire, and also the entirety of Cloud Dominion, which had a massive armada and significant political influence.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Christoforous recommended buying in bulk during sales to save money throughout the year, especially for basic supplies like pencils and pens.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • And Governor Pritzker’s health department in Illinois is exploring the possibility of purchasing COVID-19 vaccines in bulk directly from manufacturers.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Just seven seconds into the second quarter, Beck heaved the first touchdown pass of his Miami career to freshman slot receiver Malachi Toney, a product of Plantation American Heritage and UM’s top receiver Sunday with six catches for 82 yards and the score.
    Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Since 2023, the actor has regularly been photographed at the Studio City Farmers Market, arms—and Bode tote—heaving with tulips, pincushions, sunflowers, and sea lavender.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro Just like the original Roborock Qrevo Curv that debuted at last year’s IFA, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro has wheels that can lift the robot's chassis high enough to clear obstacles and thresholds.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The commercial arm has helped the players union become one of the most in-demand player collectives in sports, with merchandise sales projected to lift 115% this year (year-over-year).
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Even if the measure advances out of the House, the Senate remains a massive roadblock, one where Majority Leader John Thune holds great sway.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The ruling landed as a symbolic rebuke of Musk’s sway over Tesla, and a warning about the excesses of Silicon Valley’s cult-of-founder ethos.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Apart from lifting the ban on social media, the protesters’ other demands included that the Prime Minister resign and that Nepal establish an independent watchdog body similar to an ombudsman to monitor corruption.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Oddsmakers have Josh Allen and the Bills as the most likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
    Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In the new video, Westman, with hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing a T-shirt, is seen browsing the firearms and, at one point, even hoisting a rifle and aiming it.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025

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