1
as in intensifies
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 lifts
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 heightens
But in an era in which proximity to a city center heightens exchange value, gentrifiers simply have a better leg to stand on.
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Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
During the eclipse, Scorpios should enjoy themselves, but should try to show self-restraint while the eclipse heightens their feelings and impulsivity.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The quiet bustle of the room heightens to a low-level buzz of stress.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Most teams slow down when the pressure heightens.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The fact these tapes survived the 2011 house fire that destroyed a portion of the Hüsker Dü archive heightens the rarity of this collection.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
During the eclipse, Scorpios should enjoy themselves, but should try to show self-restraint while the eclipse heightens their feelings and impulsivity.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
The quiet bustle of the room heightens to a low-level buzz of stress.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Most teams slow down when the pressure heightens.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The fact these tapes survived the 2011 house fire that destroyed a portion of the Hüsker Dü archive heightens the rarity of this collection.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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This comparison gets intense in organizational settings because workplaces have a clear hierarchy, which intensifies comparisons.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As climate change intensifies natural disasters, states across the US have been mandating that home sellers disclose risks such as flooding.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Start pricing stair chair lifts or small elevators for your lovely large home.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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DeVries falls to his knees, in an apparent effort to let Ray win, but Ray lifts his buddy up and drops to the ground, sacrificing himself.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the Pilot Pack ($3,400) enhances the Polestar 2’s safety features with 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treating technology migration and cultural integration as complementary strategies reduces friction and enhances adoption.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adding a wreath to your door instantly elevates curb appeal and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many men disconnect from their family to get a reprieve from these sentiments, which deepens the drift.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Little, this raises even more questions.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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This strengthens the case that a massive, hidden planet orbiting inside the disk has been shaping its structure since the system’s youth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bill strengthens protections against antisemitism and all forms of discrimination in K-12 schools by setting clear classroom standards, increasing accountability for local school agencies and establishing teacher and administrator training.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cole uplifts presence, flexibility, and grace as essential elements of new nourishing routines.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rising payroll bills — partly because of the Government’s decision to raise the minimum wage and increase the contributions employers pay towards social security benefits — and uplifts in other costs, such as energy, have all hit profitability.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Heightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightens. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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