1
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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Recent Examples of heighten
This incident heightened insecurity among aviation professionals.
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Istanbul was not affected by that earthquake, but the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake, with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.
—Mehmet Guzel and Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Production on the episode was similarly heightened.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
National security risks heightened in Great Lakes regions, expert says
Jim Weakley, the president of the Lake Carriers' Association, which represents the interests of U.S. commercial shippers, discussed the national security risks present at the U.S.-Canadian border.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Istanbul was not affected by that earthquake, but the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake, with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.
—Mehmet Guzel and Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Production on the episode was similarly heightened.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
National security risks heightened in Great Lakes regions, expert says
Jim Weakley, the president of the Lake Carriers' Association, which represents the interests of U.S. commercial shippers, discussed the national security risks present at the U.S.-Canadian border.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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President Trump’s recent ultimatum proposing U.S. recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea has intensified the diplomatic divide within Europe, forcing European capitals to choose between Kyiv or Washington.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the pope’s funeral approached, security around the Vatican intensified.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The reigning league champion Pride were about 20 minutes away from their second consecutive loss of the season before Marta redirected the tides and Carson Pickett went beast mode to lift the team to a thrilling 3-2 victory.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bird flu has continued to decimate the egg supply, lifting prices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But even more than her team depends on Clark, the league and the sport as a whole have leaned on the star to elevate its popularity.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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For clean girl scent lovers looking to elevate their collection or gourmand enthusiasts willing to explore beyond their comfort zone, Angel Dust by Fugazzi might just be your next obsession too.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 May 2025
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Venus in Pisces from the 1st encourages you to deepen emotional bonds and allow vulnerability to replace fear.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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By undertaking feats that were once considered impossible, like sequencing an entire human genome, cancer researchers have deepened their understanding of the disease in its many forms.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Exposure can also raise the risk of conditions including certain cancers, stroke, asthma, preterm births, dementia, depression and anxiety.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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This experience strengthened my conviction in the impact of upskilling, talent development and strategic collaborations across industry, academia, nonprofits and government.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Several bridges in western Poland have been strengthened in recent years to accommodate heavy military loads.—
Barry R. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Apr. 2025
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Colleagues remember Coulter as a passionate leader who used his work to uplift and inspire his community.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Today is the first day of Black Maternal Health Week, which is designed to honor and uplift the many Black women who are struggling and fighting for adequate health rights in and outside the hospital.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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