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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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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
Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.
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Jim Deloach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The exit of Casemiro, who has been influential in his fourth and final year, heightens the immediate focus, and work is being done on multiple targets so United can act quickly once the campaign ends on Sunday.
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Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Local firm Studio Munge’s design is restrained but exacting, which heightens the impact of the details.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.
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Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Rather than rely on items that are more neutral, a kaleidoscopic palette heightens the personality of your space.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.
—
Jim Deloach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The exit of Casemiro, who has been influential in his fourth and final year, heightens the immediate focus, and work is being done on multiple targets so United can act quickly once the campaign ends on Sunday.
—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Local firm Studio Munge’s design is restrained but exacting, which heightens the impact of the details.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.
—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Rather than rely on items that are more neutral, a kaleidoscopic palette heightens the personality of your space.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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Sharper battlefield awareness Teledyne FLIR said the software enhances image quality using computational imaging techniques such as turbulence mitigation, dehazing, and super-resolution.
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The workflow also has extensibility to a variety of other agentic use cases, including the company’s Chat Concierge tool which enhances the customer experience for car buyers and dealers.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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That insight elevates the conversation beyond economics, technology, and even education.
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When donors see themselves in the mission rather than just alongside it, retention deepens and giving grows.
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As that infrastructure deepens and the minimum thresholds for private market access remain anchored far above what most EMILLI households can deploy, the gap in available returns between the two tiers is likely to widen further, not narrow.
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At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
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This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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Culture strengthens when communication is transparent, feedback loops close and leaders are accountable for engagement.
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Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not yet been documented in the current marine heatwave, but warn that conditions could shift quickly if El Niño strengthens as forecast.
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Courtesy of the City of Orlando Overall, the leafy memorial’s open-space concept uplifts and seems to point skyward toward the ineffable.
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Senior second baseman MaKayla Van Vossen, a DePaul recruit who returned to that position after playing shortstop earlier in the season, said Beals uplifts teammates.
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“Heightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightens. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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