heighten

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Recent Examples of heighten Netanyahu's plan to expand military control over Gaza, which Israeli sources said could be launched in October, has heightened global outcry over the widespread devastation, displacement and hunger in the enclave. USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 Melendez paired the bodysuit with a black skirt featuring a tiered design and contrasting fabric, heightening the Gothic and dark glamour inspiration behind the look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025 In the meantime, high equity valuations may heighten the impact any negative developments have on stock returns. Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025 This format also heightens the contrast of the pivotal moment when Parsons and Davidson first meet offline, as Davidson arrives in Sweden, where Parsons lives, to undergo the surgery that will transplant his healthy kidney. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heighten
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Verb
  • This stuff is a powerful oxidizer that, while not flammable by itself, will accelerate and intensify combustion of rubber balloons, clothing, hair, skin, eye tissue and other things that burn when used around open flames such as bongs, joints, and cigarettes.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
  • While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter future attacks, the U.S. and its allies view Iran's intensifying rhetoric as likely to heighten regional tensions.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Fauna, meanwhile, might be lifted from the wood-block prints of Watanabe Seitei.
    Thessaly La Force, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The easiest way to determine root rot problems is to gently lift the entire plant, roots and all, free from its container, and inspect the roots.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • But combining chia with other blood sugar–lowering foods, like beans or lentils, may enhance the effect.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • Your white blood cell and platelet counts may be off, your liver enzymes may be elevated or your kidney function tests may be decreased.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The look was elevated with her signature Corentino ring, a Magrit clutch, and block-heel baby pumps by Sézane, one of her go-to labels.
    Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • Laureano has deepened his hitting groove so far with his team.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
  • In short, a healthy conflict serves as a reminder that the relationship can survive tough moments and even deepen because of them.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Throughout the rest of the clip, Bob interviews a series of his friends before the show to get their predictions for how often Gaga will ask the crowd to raise their hands.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While Italy aims to strengthen its vital connection to Sicily, China has been systematically building the world's highest bridges.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Honoring my Guatemalan ancestry only strengthens my commitment to America.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond uplifting kids on her Saturday mornings, Micheli works to uplift the women that make up her staff at Scripps, leading both formal and informal efforts to empower other women.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
  • India’s transformation into an economic superpower has uplifted millions of households – which in turn have bought more cars and motorcycles, driving up the demand for gasoline.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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