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
CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
On March 30, after almost 15 years transiting your sign, your celestial ruler, Neptune, will debut in Aries, heightening your intuition and sense of compassion, particularly with your money and possessions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 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
Neptune in Pisces opposes the moon in Virgo, heightening our instincts and fears.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Canada has signaled its intent to push back against the tariffs, heightening economic tensions.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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
On March 30, after almost 15 years transiting your sign, your celestial ruler, Neptune, will debut in Aries, heightening your intuition and sense of compassion, particularly with your money and possessions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 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
Neptune in Pisces opposes the moon in Virgo, heightening our instincts and fears.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Canada has signaled its intent to push back against the tariffs, heightening economic tensions.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightening
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But questions are intensifying over the fate of FDA user fee programs, the measles response and, most recently, Kennedy's decision to end the federal recommendation for fluoride in drinking water.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday Eastern Time, intensifying global trade uncertainty.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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London time, lifting the company to the top of the Stoxx 600 index.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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This project is creating meaningful partnerships and jobs, lifting up disadvantaged communities and supporting greenhouse gas reduction goals.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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But a decade later, the 38-story structure has become emblematic of Hartford’s deepening office market troubles.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine and its European backers have watched on with deepening concern over the thawing of relations between Washington and Moscow.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Gray’s Assembly vote As an assemblyman in 2017, Gray voted for Senate Bill 1, the legislation with the annual gasoline tax increases.—
David Lightman
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Data shows that engagement rates tend to decline as follower count increases.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Automating rote work leads to augmentation, enhancing the scope of jobs so employees contribute at a higher level.—
Gil Press,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Director Kenneth Branagh treats the fairy tale with as much respect and elegance as a Shakespeare play, elevating the source material to something grander.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Together, the books and the show prompted a reckoning over Cromwell’s reputation, elevating him from villain to hero.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Begin by heavily investing in prevention, focusing on strengthening defenses through firewalls, encryption, access controls and employee training.—
Kevin Lynch,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Heightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightening. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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