1
as in intensifies
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 lifts
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 heightens
Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The quiet bustle of the room heightens to a low-level buzz of stress.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Most teams slow down when the pressure heightens.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The fact these tapes survived the 2011 house fire that destroyed a portion of the Hüsker Dü archive heightens the rarity of this collection.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Aug. 2025
As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Industry rules set strict alcohol limits for commercial mariners; exceeding them by multiple times heightens the risk of collision, grounding or other maritime incidents during transit and docking.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Brisk walking, even in short bursts, heightens the positive power of this exercise, according to Stamatakis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The quiet bustle of the room heightens to a low-level buzz of stress.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Most teams slow down when the pressure heightens.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The fact these tapes survived the 2011 house fire that destroyed a portion of the Hüsker Dü archive heightens the rarity of this collection.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Aug. 2025
As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Industry rules set strict alcohol limits for commercial mariners; exceeding them by multiple times heightens the risk of collision, grounding or other maritime incidents during transit and docking.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Brisk walking, even in short bursts, heightens the positive power of this exercise, according to Stamatakis.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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This comparison gets intense in organizational settings because workplaces have a clear hierarchy, which intensifies comparisons.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As climate change intensifies natural disasters, states across the US have been mandating that home sellers disclose risks such as flooding.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another hinge lifts the screen up and toward the user.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the Pilot Pack ($3,400) enhances the Polestar 2’s safety features with 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treating technology migration and cultural integration as complementary strategies reduces friction and enhances adoption.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This sheen and attention to detail elevates it above your traditional music biodoc.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Prolonged screen sessions frequently coincide with a more sedentary lifestyle, which elevates the risk of muscle atrophy, eye strain, and cardiovascular complications.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many men disconnect from their family to get a reprieve from these sentiments, which deepens the drift.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Little, this raises even more questions.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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This strengthens the case that a massive, hidden planet orbiting inside the disk has been shaping its structure since the system’s youth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bill strengthens protections against antisemitism and all forms of discrimination in K-12 schools by setting clear classroom standards, increasing accountability for local school agencies and establishing teacher and administrator training.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cole uplifts presence, flexibility, and grace as essential elements of new nourishing routines.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rising payroll bills — partly because of the Government’s decision to raise the minimum wage and increase the contributions employers pay towards social security benefits — and uplifts in other costs, such as energy, have all hit profitability.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Heightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightens. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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