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
James Barron, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
To prepare for another arrest attempt, the President's Secret Service heightened surveillance near the Presidential residence, adding more chains to the barbed wire fence and blocking vehicles.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
The stakes felt heightened given a past health scare and her mid-career pivot from writer to painter.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
My attention here will be to focus on a clever technique that garners heightened AI alignment for the o3 model.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Existing norms of deterrence still operate, even if they are being tested, and so direct, large-scale military conflict between major adversarial states is unlikely, although the risks are heightened.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Each heightened the perception that the subways are unsafe.
—James Barron, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
To prepare for another arrest attempt, the President's Secret Service heightened surveillance near the Presidential residence, adding more chains to the barbed wire fence and blocking vehicles.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
The stakes felt heightened given a past health scare and her mid-career pivot from writer to painter.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
My attention here will be to focus on a clever technique that garners heightened AI alignment for the o3 model.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Existing norms of deterrence still operate, even if they are being tested, and so direct, large-scale military conflict between major adversarial states is unlikely, although the risks are heightened.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightened
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And an increased emphasis on apartment-like student housing has enabled students to study, dine and sleep while ensconced in their units.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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So far, the database contains some 13,000 entries for hawksbills and green sea turtles, but the team is hoping to add more sea turtle species and see increased policy and conservation results within the next one or two years, according to Christine Madden, ShellBank’s director and co-founder.Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, since spring, the downturn has sharply intensified across luxury goods sectors, including fashion, accessories, watches, cars and even beauty.Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite robust overall European sales, which account for 50% of total revenues, Guess encountered margin pressure due to elevated inventory levels and markdowns.Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed there are no credible threats, though the city remains vigilant amid an elevated threat environment.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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His son, Kenneth, moved meat packing plants to where his cattle were raised and saw profits soar.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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He was born and raised in southeast Missouri.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Dow ended higher by 339.86 points, or 0.8%, at 42,732.13.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Workers earning higher than the $63,000 threshold will receive 70% of their pay.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Heightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightened. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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