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
Mehmet Guzel, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Your Spidey sense is heightened.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
It should never be taken for granted, even if the pressure on every match is heightened and there is no room to consider anything other than the next one.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In fact, for some reason, your own appreciation of your everyday world is heightened now, which is a blessing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
The Grupo Sur owners say their landlords exploited that process, knowing that city officials had heightened sensitivity to building safety issues after the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside left 98 people dead.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials about the spread of the rare, but deadly disease that attacks the lungs.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Bergman also knows how to keep the tension heightened, yet when to allow more fluidity for comic moments.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
This air of the otherworldly was only heightened during my visit in early January, when a layer of fresh snow glittered in the branches of every tree and blanketed every surface to lend the entire place an eerie hush.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.
—Mehmet Guzel, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Your Spidey sense is heightened.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
It should never be taken for granted, even if the pressure on every match is heightened and there is no room to consider anything other than the next one.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In fact, for some reason, your own appreciation of your everyday world is heightened now, which is a blessing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
The Grupo Sur owners say their landlords exploited that process, knowing that city officials had heightened sensitivity to building safety issues after the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside left 98 people dead.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials about the spread of the rare, but deadly disease that attacks the lungs.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Bergman also knows how to keep the tension heightened, yet when to allow more fluidity for comic moments.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
This air of the otherworldly was only heightened during my visit in early January, when a layer of fresh snow glittered in the branches of every tree and blanketed every surface to lend the entire place an eerie hush.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heightened
Adjective
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Those opposed to a carbon levy, such as Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia, have raised concerns over economic competitiveness and increased inequalities.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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That's particularly due to increased demands and societal pressures that are greatly fueled by social media.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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That fear — which initially arose after at least six staff members developed breast cancer from 2013 to 2022 — has only intensified after a beloved teacher died last fall and another at Warren Hills Elementary was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that country, which was invaded by Russia more than three years ago.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What's Being Recalled And Why The voluntary recall was initiated by Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, Inc., on March 26, 2025, after internal testing detected elevated levels of coliform bacteria.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That top-grain Italian leather will feel silky under your hand, and the elevated accessory also bears all the details of a designer handbag (adjustable strap; careful stitching; card pockets).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Deep divisions The angry scenes on Thursday highlighted divisions that have deepened since Netanyahu returned to power as head of a right-wing coalition at the end of 2022.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some products, though, could face duties higher than 145 percent.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The second one is a bit more abstract and is enhanced by video.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ben's permanent transformation into the rock-like Thing was a constant source of guilt and shame, while Johnny's ability to fly and engulf himself in flames only enhanced his youthful moodiness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Heightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightened. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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