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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
Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That era has been given some cultural heft of late with the popularity of Shōgun, Disney+’s hit TV series, and Inaba points out that Shōgun star Hiroyuki Sanada is one of the most celebrated actors to have appeared in a Taiga drama down the years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Paul Ridden
may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
To most of the world, London is the epicenter of stately and venerable — places, palaces, institutions with longevity and heft around every corner.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That hope for a Franklin site 13 years ago didn’t materialize at the time and since then, Franklin Christian has dealt with some setbacks and taken on new financial heft.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That era has been given some cultural heft of late with the popularity of Shōgun, Disney+’s hit TV series, and Inaba points out that Shōgun star Hiroyuki Sanada is one of the most celebrated actors to have appeared in a Taiga drama down the years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Verb
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
To most of the world, London is the epicenter of stately and venerable — places, palaces, institutions with longevity and heft around every corner.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft
Noun
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The man’s wife appears to have a different perspective on the matter, though her opinion doesn’t seem to carry much weight in the family’s final decision.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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In past seasons, the weight of Toronto’s run-scoring success fell squarely on Guerrero’s shoulders — a power dip like this would’ve sunk the entire team.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Those descriptors are accurate enough, as the band themselves have been upfront and proud about their influences: Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Bill Callahan, the Beatles.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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However, the evidence is mixed; researchers think larger studies are needed to understand caffeine's influence on this condition.15 What Are the Potential Downsides of Cloud Coffee?—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Warehousing • Items are scanned in bulk at receiving and picking.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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With the rise of plastic injection molding in the 1940s and '50s, companies started mass-producing recorders and selling them in bulk to school districts for as little as $1 apiece.—
Abigail Covington,
NPR,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Shortstop Edmundo Sosa desperately heaved the ball home upon fielding the relay, but the throw was equal parts errant and late.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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Step inside – once the doors have heaved themselves open, which isn’t the work of a moment – and the cabin is pleasant enough but lacks the wow-factor of the exterior.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Detroit Thermal is asking a judge to lift a temporary restraining order from doing work in Lafayette Park's Mies van der Rohe district to build an underground steam heat network.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Spin scrubbers offer a serious boost in power, helping to lift stubborn stains, soap scum, hard water buildup, and kitchen messes that would otherwise require a lot of elbow grease.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Chicago Fire Department’s Marine Unit recovered the body of the boy.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Officers found the body covered by a garbage bag off the side of the road.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 July 2025
Verb
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As David Brooks might say, they were then hoisted on their own petards.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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That poor field position doomed New England, as the Patriots could only reach their own 49 as time expired and Philadelphia hoisted its first Lombardi Trophy.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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“Heft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heft. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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