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
Frustrations with staffing at Austin's airport mounting U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, has long been concerned with the staffing situation at Austin-Bergstrom, and recent events have only heightened his concerns.
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Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
The popularity of the dolls heightened earlier this year when K-pop star Lisa posted an Instagram video with one, per the LA Times.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Researchers found that a decrease in expenditures has a larger effect on slashing energy consumption than a rise in expenditures does on heightening energy usage.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Undermining it can silence voices, suppress creativity and heighten risk exposure, especially in cybersecurity and compliance-sensitive environments where early detection and reporting are critical to resilience and trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
The popularity of the dolls heightened earlier this year when K-pop star Lisa posted an Instagram video with one, per the LA Times.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Researchers found that a decrease in expenditures has a larger effect on slashing energy consumption than a rise in expenditures does on heightening energy usage.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Undermining it can silence voices, suppress creativity and heighten risk exposure, especially in cybersecurity and compliance-sensitive environments where early detection and reporting are critical to resilience and trust.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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But as the strikes intensified, targeting infrastructure and killing ordinary citizens, many Iranians began to conclude that the attacks were not merely a war against the regime but a war against the nation itself.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Kenya’s government withdrew the tax bill in June last year in the wake of the demonstrations, but outrage has intensified over the recent death of a teacher in police custody and the shooting of an unarmed street vendor by police.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a federal judge's order pausing the Trump administration's large-scale staffing cuts and agency restructuring.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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He is further accused of ordering the presidential security service to obscure communication records from secure phones used afte the martial law was lifted.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Although generative AI fuels the potential for automation to eliminate jobs, AI can also enhance technical, creative, legal and business roles, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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With ocean views and private plunge pools in every room, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya elevates the very best of the classic Cancun experience from a quieter stretch of sand in Costa Mujeres.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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From royal favorites and grand hotel salons to quirky modern twists, the capital is brimming with venues that elevate the tradition to unforgettable heights.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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His remarks signal that military co-operation between Moscow and Pyongyang is likely to deepen.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Money raised will prioritize private residential nursing care, additional support services and ongoing transport and palliative care needs.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Attorneys in death penalty cases often raise the issue of past trauma as a mitigating factor for juries to consider when deciding punishment.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Accompanied by a business delegation, investment deals were inked, along with agreements to strengthen business ties.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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For example, strengthening your biceps can enhance your ability to perform a pull-up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Redford’s commitment to uplifting independent filmmakers through the festival and accompanying Sundance Institute Labs for the past 40-plus years has been unparalleled.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Officials emphasized that the renaming was more about uplifting local figures who shaped civil rights history.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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“Heighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heighten. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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