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.
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The production, which features the mesmerizing movement direction of Steven Hoggett, retains its remarkable fluidity despite the increased panting.—
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This is a unique time with so many insecurities on a national level, with a higher, increased cost of health centers.—
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
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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.—
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.—
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.—
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Still, in light of the recent stronger than expected Consumer Price Index, markets might have a slightly elevated level of sensitivity when this report is released.—
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Blood tests might reveal elevated creatine kinase levels, a sign of muscle cell damage.101 A muscle biopsy (tissue sample) is usually taken from the thigh muscle.—
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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.—
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Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Like its first edition in 1951 – a year in which East-West tensions were high over the future of Berlin and the Korean War – the 75th Berlinale, running from February 13 to 23, has also unfolded in tumultuous times.—
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The stakes of the German election on Sunday could not be higher.—
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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.—
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
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“Heightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heightened. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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