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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
some synthetic fabrics are nice and warm, but I prefer wool because it has more heft
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a former senator, he still had some heft in political circles
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as in bulk
archaic
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the heft of the wainwright's business had been the building of hay wagons
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heft your baggy gym shorts a little higher—you're showing us more than we care to see
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Recent Examples of heft
Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Trump and his team may also believe that the convergence of Chinese, Iranian, North Korean, and Russian power is of such magnitude that European resistance would prove futile without American heft.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The rear rack has been designed to heft up to 150 lb (68 kg) of cargo, and can be upgraded with a LevelUp rack that has mounts for child seats or the optional Buddy seat (which includes a handlebar and foot pegs).
—Paul Ridden
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Its heft translates to incredible heat retention and evenly bakes pies with perfect bottom char.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Trump and his team may also believe that the convergence of Chinese, Iranian, North Korean, and Russian power is of such magnitude that European resistance would prove futile without American heft.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Verb
O’Sullivan hefted the 30 pound sphere and carried it in his lap on the drive back to the farmhouse to call the police.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The rear rack has been designed to heft up to 150 lb (68 kg) of cargo, and can be upgraded with a LevelUp rack that has mounts for child seats or the optional Buddy seat (which includes a handlebar and foot pegs).
—Paul Ridden
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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But in the enterprise, that model collapses under its own weight.—
Padraic O'Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Many analysts see the dispute as a test of which superpower has more influence in this strategic part of Southeast Asia; the U.S., which conducts joint military exercises with Thailand, or China, which is the biggest trading partner of both Cambodia and Thailand.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Geographic location has a significant influence on carbon footprint, with models trained in regions with renewable energy and cooler climates exhibiting markedly lower emissions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Adding bulk to his pre-existing athleticism is the next step in his physical development.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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These data brokers sell personal data in bulk to other businesses.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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With no time left on the clock, Stafford heaved a pass into the end zone.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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But over the last seven months, city workers have been heaving up roads, digging trenches, some 20-foot deep for catch basins, as part of the city’s $42.3 million commitment to upgrade the underground infrastructure.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Celebration topped off with Austin Corbett lifting him up in the huddle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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The most important quality of a coaster for me personally is airtime, that's the feeling where you're being lifted up out of your seat and feel multiple times lighter as the forces of gravity weaken on you.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Corn growers, primarily based in the U.S. Midwest, have long held significant sway in Washington policymaking.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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While advocates have said the change boosts religious organizations' First Amendment rights, others are skeptical about churches having more sway in politics and argue the new rule violates the First Amendment by favoring religious organizations over their secular counterparts.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Despite the number of fouls she's drawn and the physical beating Clark's body has taken this season, Englebert applauded the Iowa alum for how she's taken everything in stride.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Their bodies were found in a bathtub in their home in the coastal city of Mary Esther.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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With a glimmer of hope, Punk was able to hoist Gunther in the air for a GTS attempt, but Gunther escaped again and hit a power bomb.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Two out-of-state hikers were hoisted to safety in a record-breaking rescue, Colorado rescuers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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“Heft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heft. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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