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
The fact Napoli is managed by Conte, who left Inter just three weeks after winning the title in 2021, only heightened the disappointment.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
January’s energy is heightening your creative side and invites a playful, loving energy into your interactions.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
For Stephanie Escobedo, longtime fan and owner of Through the Body Dance & Fitness Studio in West Town, the artist’s latest album and film project heightened the anticipation ahead of this weekend’s shows.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
The decision is expected to heighten tensions between the Trump administration and California.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
January’s energy is heightening your creative side and invites a playful, loving energy into your interactions.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
For Stephanie Escobedo, longtime fan and owner of Through the Body Dance & Fitness Studio in West Town, the artist’s latest album and film project heightened the anticipation ahead of this weekend’s shows.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
The decision is expected to heighten tensions between the Trump administration and California.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heighten
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Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during recent global disruptions have highlighted the fragility of our food systems and have intensified competition while simultaneously opening new markets.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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But the restrictions haven’t been lifted, causing intense displeasure inside the Trump administration and prompting a recent series of measures imposed on China, three administration officials told CNN last week.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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That’s a trend that started with millennials and has been fully embraced — and elevated — by Gen Z. Today’s drinkers don’t want overly boozy, bitter drinks that knock them on their butt.—
Dylan Fusco,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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In that film, Cazale is visibly sick, but that only deepens his performance as the sad fool in a macho band of brothers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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As Meech and Terry confront new enemies and deal with the consequences of their time in Mexico, the tension between them deepens, testing a bond that once felt unbreakable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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The property is complete with a seating area, plunge pool, raised beds, and a greenhouse workout facility.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Renee advises strengthening organizations by defining behavioral standards and ensuring policies reinforce a culture of respect.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The yen has strengthened more than 8% since the start of the year.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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These changes would close doors for exactly the kinds of students California has pledged to uplift.—
Cipriano Vargas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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This gem detailing the ancient underground aqueducts of Rome gives both a visual and historical account of man’s insatiable appetite to overcome nature and create astonishing engineering marvels to uplift the human condition.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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