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as in intensifying
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 lifting
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 heightening
Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Deeper Well and Stapleton’s Higher are both up for Grammy best country album nominations as well the CMA album of the year honor, further heightening their credentials here.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Wong departed Olaplex last year amid the business taking a downturn, which included heightening competition in the bond building category, a lawsuit and waning demand in the professional channel.
—James Manso, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The strike is cascading through Boeing’s supply chain, heightening the risk that the recovery in the planemaker’s own factories will be slow and halting even once workers are back on the job.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
Militant groups from Lebanon to Yemen – as well as Iran – have responded by launching attacks on Israel, which has responded in kind, heightening fears of a wider regional war.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
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But even for its heightening visibility in pop culture, the term is still somewhat nebulous — evoking a range from curiosity to dread.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
—Richard MacK, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Deeper Well and Stapleton’s Higher are both up for Grammy best country album nominations as well the CMA album of the year honor, further heightening their credentials here.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Wong departed Olaplex last year amid the business taking a downturn, which included heightening competition in the bond building category, a lawsuit and waning demand in the professional channel.
—James Manso, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The strike is cascading through Boeing’s supply chain, heightening the risk that the recovery in the planemaker’s own factories will be slow and halting even once workers are back on the job.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
Militant groups from Lebanon to Yemen – as well as Iran – have responded by launching attacks on Israel, which has responded in kind, heightening fears of a wider regional war.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightening
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However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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This scrutiny comes amid intensifying competition in the AI hardware sector.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Emotional pain is a bit like lifting a bulky, heavy table.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But a number of countries—the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates—were even thinking about lifting sanctions if Assad.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Black Friday online sales approached $11 billion—an increase of more than 10%, Verdon reported from Adobe Analytics and Salesforce data.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s Rostec surges In Europe, home to 27 of the top 100, arms makers on average saw an increase of just 0.2 percent.AFP, Fortune Europe, 2 Dec. 2024
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This beta service converts light novels into immersive audio dramas, enhancing storytelling and deepening audience engagement.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each side interprets the data to fit its narrative, often deepening divides rather than bridging them.Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its GPUs power breakthroughs across sectors from healthcare to finance, elevating the company to the world's most valuable by market capitalization in 2025.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Heightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightening. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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