1
as in intensifying
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 lifting
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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as in strengthening
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Recent Examples of heightening
Nosa Omoigui, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In theatrical Leo, the love planet brings passion and flair, heightening our desire for affection and adoration.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Venus enters Leo, heightening our passion and lustful nature.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
The incident came after other safety issues had been linked to Boeing's Max line of aircraft, heightening concerns about the jet's safety.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
As a vasodilator, marijuana increases blood flow, heightening sensitivity in erogenous zones.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
This and other alarm bells are heightening recession fears.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Instead, markets turned south this week amid a slew of data showing the economy looking increasingly precarious — with federal cuts led by Elon Musk’s DOGE group heightening worries about the state of the job market and tariff threats adding to cost worries for inflation-weary shoppers.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
But a darker turn, especially linked to Jo’s obsession with becoming prom queen, might have enlivened the film’s middle by heightening the stakes.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Structural Problems Hold Companies Back From Compliance Regulators now expect real-time transparency, strong internal controls and proactive risk management—yet most organizations remain unprepared, heightening their exposure to enforcement actions.
—Nosa Omoigui, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In theatrical Leo, the love planet brings passion and flair, heightening our desire for affection and adoration.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Venus enters Leo, heightening our passion and lustful nature.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
The incident came after other safety issues had been linked to Boeing's Max line of aircraft, heightening concerns about the jet's safety.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
As a vasodilator, marijuana increases blood flow, heightening sensitivity in erogenous zones.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
This and other alarm bells are heightening recession fears.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Instead, markets turned south this week amid a slew of data showing the economy looking increasingly precarious — with federal cuts led by Elon Musk’s DOGE group heightening worries about the state of the job market and tariff threats adding to cost worries for inflation-weary shoppers.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
But a darker turn, especially linked to Jo’s obsession with becoming prom queen, might have enlivened the film’s middle by heightening the stakes.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightening
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If fully earned, the award would materially increase Musk's voting power from his roughly 13% stake, intensifying debate over governance and succession.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But Tesla also faces intensifying competition from the big Detroit automakers and particularly from China.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
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Nuno will be replaced by Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in June, just weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy by lifting the Europa League.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The event has also prompted a strengthening of the city's comptroller office's anti-fraud measures.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Steady strengthening was also forecast over the next couple of days, hurricane center forecasters said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reuters — Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The meeting of the bloc of mostly developing nations comes as South Korea mulls joining the CPTPP, a pan-Pacific free trade group, while European officials head to New Delhi for talks on deepening economic ties and India looks to tighten technological cooperation with Singapore.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Further elevating her practice, Jacobs belongs to a small club of artist/aviators including Doug Wheeler and James Turrell, whose experiences of flying small aircraft have opened an inimitable perspective on atmosphere and the aesthetics of the sublime.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Heightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightening. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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