1
as in to intensify
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 to lift
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 heighten
Bilateral talks between Russia and the United States in Riyadh have heightened concerns in Ukraine and Europe.
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Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
These moves have heightened fears that Palantir — which has seen its popularity among retail investors balloon over recent months — is now falling from grace.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The culture of body shaming, unrealistic beauty standards, and the obsessive focus on appearance is hugely heightened for celebrities: Adele’s body was targeted in the press for years, while Selena’s physique is regularly being picked apart on social media and in comment sections.
—Alex Light, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Further heightening tensions on Friday were the explosions on three empty buses in parking lots near Tel Aviv, and that bombs bad been discovered and disabled on two other buses, Reuters reported.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
These moves have heightened fears that Palantir — which has seen its popularity among retail investors balloon over recent months — is now falling from grace.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The culture of body shaming, unrealistic beauty standards, and the obsessive focus on appearance is hugely heightened for celebrities: Adele’s body was targeted in the press for years, while Selena’s physique is regularly being picked apart on social media and in comment sections.
—Alex Light, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Further heightening tensions on Friday were the explosions on three empty buses in parking lots near Tel Aviv, and that bombs bad been discovered and disabled on two other buses, Reuters reported.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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Fighting has intensified in recent months, with government forces gaining ground against the RSF in Khartoum and other regions.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, competition in the search space could intensify, as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are developing their own large language models, potentially challenging Baidu’s market position.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nvidia, which has become one of the market’s most influential stocks, rose 3.9% after its 8.5% tumble Thursday and was the strongest force lifting the S&P 500.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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As India’s young population enters the workforce, the middle class is expected to expand, consumption is projected to increase, and the country could be lifted from poverty.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials noted that the penalties are enhanced based on Tilley’s prior state convictions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This has deepened anxieties over China's economic future, already on shaky ground because of a property sector crunch, mounting local government debt and a host of other challenges.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Broward teachers, other school district employees get 3% raises Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, Herrmann raised some half a million dollars from investors, who included Mark Thompson, the chief executive of CNN, and Nicholas Johnston, the publisher of Axios.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Further, Middleby has strengthened its leadership team with key board appointments.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Here in Florida, USAID has partnered with Florida International University (FIU) to support critical research in disaster resilience, human rights and justice reform — work that strengthens our economy and our national security.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
1 Mar. 2025
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Reid, who has long used her platform to uplift and inform, walked the red carpet radiating grace and gratitude.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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