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
The sun joining Neptune heightens your intuition tenfold.
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USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The latest development heightens tensions between Lamont and lawmakers, who have battled over spending controls and growing needs in core public services.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The move heightens the rivalry between Affirm and Klarna, two of the world’s biggest BNPL players, just as Klarna is set to go public.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Research shows that apophenia heightens false-positive errors in cognitive tasks, leading us to see connections where none exist.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, this increasing demand heightens the tension between access to valuable information and responsible extraction.
—Sandro Shubladze, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
And as their characters get pulled deeper into the criminal underworld, the comedy heightens in direct proportion to the violence.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
This heightens the need for traceable lineage, hash verification and independent audits.
—Praveen Thopalle, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
With financing rates significantly higher than in previous years, this substantial debt not only heightens long-term risk for the retailer but also increases interest costs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The latest development heightens tensions between Lamont and lawmakers, who have battled over spending controls and growing needs in core public services.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The move heightens the rivalry between Affirm and Klarna, two of the world’s biggest BNPL players, just as Klarna is set to go public.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Research shows that apophenia heightens false-positive errors in cognitive tasks, leading us to see connections where none exist.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, this increasing demand heightens the tension between access to valuable information and responsible extraction.
—Sandro Shubladze, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
And as their characters get pulled deeper into the criminal underworld, the comedy heightens in direct proportion to the violence.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
This heightens the need for traceable lineage, hash verification and independent audits.
—Praveen Thopalle, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
With financing rates significantly higher than in previous years, this substantial debt not only heightens long-term risk for the retailer but also increases interest costs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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What to Know The latest funding threat comes as the administration intensifies its oversight of academic institutions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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As climate change intensifies large-scale wildfires in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the invisible work of scientists becomes even more critical to the protection of public lands, Townsend says.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Supreme Court decision on deportations lifts a lower-court block Alien Enemies Act but upholds rights of those targeted for enforcement.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2025
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The emergency ruling, for now, lifts one of two lower court orders reversing the mass terminations.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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This exclusivity enhances the desirability of these products and immerses consumers into identity shaping communities.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For youth, this approach enhances engagement, improves retention of information, and nurtures a lifelong interest in nature and science.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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If the Broncos think Henderson elevates the entire offense, then why not?—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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This imparts a distinct, nutty richness that elevates the depth of flavor.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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Intimacy deepens slowly over time, beginning with more superficial details, then progressing to personal attitudes and eventually leading to deeper emotions and experiences.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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As the collection progresses, the palette deepens to moss greens and midnight blues, with textures enriches from playful sheerness to substantial leather and Mongolian shearling.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This not only strengthens community ties but can also drive conversions.—
Tony Pec,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Heightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightens. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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