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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
Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.
—Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
And the deployment of voiceover by all parties concerned heightens further the film’s feel of accessible personal exploration.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Young’s gorgeously subtle, stirring delivery during the chorus heightens the song’s poignant mood, a meditation on complex familial bonds.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
But the script also heightens dramatic themes of injustice, persecution and the concept of evil as a useful scapegoating tool.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
This push for fossil fuels not only accelerates climate change but also heightens pollution levels, which are often most severe in Black communities that are already burdened by environmental hazards.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.
—Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
And the deployment of voiceover by all parties concerned heightens further the film’s feel of accessible personal exploration.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Young’s gorgeously subtle, stirring delivery during the chorus heightens the song’s poignant mood, a meditation on complex familial bonds.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
But the script also heightens dramatic themes of injustice, persecution and the concept of evil as a useful scapegoating tool.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
This push for fossil fuels not only accelerates climate change but also heightens pollution levels, which are often most severe in Black communities that are already burdened by environmental hazards.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightens
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Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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One officer is seen using a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach as another lifts him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
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The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Crutchfield wanted the job, but… Who elevates the coach who worked for the guy who just got fired?—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Encouraging employees to explore new ideas, take thoughtful risks, and reflect on their experiences unlocks potential that elevates both individuals and organizations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.—
Gary D. Alexander,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024
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Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Their vertical configuration, combined with the ability to rapidly deploy various types of missiles—cruise, antiair, and antiship—strengthens a warship's capacity to address multiple threats while maximizing onboard space.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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