as in increased
being at a higher level than average
there were heightened levels of lead in the drinking water
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as in intensified
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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as in lifted
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 heightened
Sam Forsdick,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
As the evolution of stadium concessions has grown, driven by increasing scale, fan segmentation across ticketing types and a heightened expectation of food quality and variety, stadium design allowed for the changes.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The plots of Roman romance novels are full of heightened melodrama.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Colombia’s soccer team will play Portugal today in a World Cup group stage match, returning to the stadium for the first time since that incident — this time with heightened security and multiple checkpoints.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The immigration agency had already implemented heightened vetting of candidates and stricter reviews of disability exceptions to the English and civics requirements earlier in 2025.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Many are fearful of being out in places with heightened law enforcement or even sending their children to school.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The heightened enforcement comes as Sacramento County declared a local emergency over the spread of the bivalves earlier this month.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Furthermore, local dry conditions have heightened the risk of brush fires, similar to recent incidents in the Everglades.
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Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Amazon no longer making new Fire Sticks with sideloading addressed that concern, particularly as streaming service providers like Amazon display heightened interest in live events to make ad sales.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Still, the rise of automation at work has heightened concerns that people will lose their jobs.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The continued seismic activity has heightened fears among residents, many of whom remain unwilling to return to homes that might have suffered structural damage.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
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O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Astrologers often view the full moon as an ideal moment to focus on goals, release what no longer serves you and channel heightened energy into your dreams.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Adjective
The heightened uncertainty is also affecting DHL Express’s workforce.
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Sam Forsdick,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
As the evolution of stadium concessions has grown, driven by increasing scale, fan segmentation across ticketing types and a heightened expectation of food quality and variety, stadium design allowed for the changes.
—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The plots of Roman romance novels are full of heightened melodrama.
—
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Colombia’s soccer team will play Portugal today in a World Cup group stage match, returning to the stadium for the first time since that incident — this time with heightened security and multiple checkpoints.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The immigration agency had already implemented heightened vetting of candidates and stricter reviews of disability exceptions to the English and civics requirements earlier in 2025.
—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Many are fearful of being out in places with heightened law enforcement or even sending their children to school.
—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The heightened enforcement comes as Sacramento County declared a local emergency over the spread of the bivalves earlier this month.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Furthermore, local dry conditions have heightened the risk of brush fires, similar to recent incidents in the Everglades.
—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Amazon no longer making new Fire Sticks with sideloading addressed that concern, particularly as streaming service providers like Amazon display heightened interest in live events to make ad sales.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Still, the rise of automation at work has heightened concerns that people will lose their jobs.
—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The continued seismic activity has heightened fears among residents, many of whom remain unwilling to return to homes that might have suffered structural damage.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Astrologers often view the full moon as an ideal moment to focus on goals, release what no longer serves you and channel heightened energy into your dreams.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightened
Adjective
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Research has shown that there is a 42% increased likelihood of tuning in to a full game after watching clips and interviews on TikTok, according to WARC Media.
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Hotels are also preparing for increased demand.
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Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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He was replaced by Victor Robles, who got hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the bottom of the third and was lifted in favor of Weston Wilson in the fifth.
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This bikini’s feminine sweetheart neckline offers a classic, lifted silhouette made for beach days or backyard pool parties.
Adjective
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The rising ratio of price to income, coupled with elevated interest rates, has put homeownership out of reach for millions of millennial and Gen Z Americans.
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Julia Giarmoleo, an EPA spokesperson, said the monitors did not detect elevated metals, but would not provide a copy of the data without a federal records request.
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Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
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The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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Fujimori’s presidency marks a return of her family’s political brand to Peru’s highest office — a movement that has long carried a complicated relationship with the United States.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
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Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
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