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
On June 6, Venus slips into your sign, bringing you a well-deserved glow up, heightening your charm, abundance and levels of attraction.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
At night, the power was often cut, and guards would scream threats into the darkness, heightening dread and disorientation.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The incident is one of many close calls, go-around and aviation accidents that has prompted calls for changes to air travel in the US and heightened public anxiety around flying.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The lustrous weirdness of Strauss’s music survives the experiment intact; at times, it is heightened.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
At night, the power was often cut, and guards would scream threats into the darkness, heightening dread and disorientation.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The incident is one of many close calls, go-around and aviation accidents that has prompted calls for changes to air travel in the US and heightened public anxiety around flying.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The lustrous weirdness of Strauss’s music survives the experiment intact; at times, it is heightened.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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The September departure of OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, who then founded a rival AI startup, has intensified the AI talent war.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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And political repression has intensified since Maduro’s fraudulent July 2024 re-election, says a new report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) advocacy group.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Removing Old or Set-in Vaseline Stains on Delicate Fabrics Cornstarch or baby powder can lift Vaseline stains from fabrics, thanks to their absorbency.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Then Ottawa’s Rebecca Leslie lifted a puck from Frost defender Maggie Flaherty behind the net, and Jocelyne Larocque slipped a low shot past Rooney to give the Charge the late lead.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The league is focused on four key areas: enhanced technological features to detect hateful comments online; increased emphasis on team, arena and league security measures; reinforcing mental health resources; and alignment of core against hate.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For the Cowboys, who have one of the most physical offensive lines in the league, chock-full of first-round picks, his effort as a run blocker has to be elevated.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The temporary truce pulls the world's two largest economies back from the brink after trade between them nearly ground to a halt, raising recession risks in the U.S. and deepening deflationary pressures in China.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Much like the overbuilding in the real estate sector that triggered a crisis and erased much of Chinese household wealth, excessive industrial capacity has deepened imbalances in the economy and raised questions about the model’s sustainability, particularly if broader conditions worsen.—
Li Yuan,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The trend has raised alarm because visitors from abroad have an important impact on the U.S. economy — especially in California, one of the leading destinations for German tourists.—
Erik Kirschbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Barrera also supports raising taxes on California’s highest earners, those who make more than $1 million per year, in order to invest the revenue in K-12 schools, expanded early childhood education and affordable and accessible higher education.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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By updating recruiting tactics and working with local communities, Florida has an opportunity to strengthen the fire service and help every Floridian.—
Jason Cerrano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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This program is funded by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, which supports journalism, film and arts organizations whose work is dedicated to social justice and strengthening democracy.—
Talia Buford,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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The Matisse blue is striking against the vibrant blooms that will surely uplift the mood of any room.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Compassionate design is a necessity for building a world where innovation uplifts rather than excludes.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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