- present participle of heighten.
heightening
Example Sentences
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“The Crazy Uncle Joe Show” has helped Black be a good listener in life, heightening his awareness of the world around him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Many jurisdictions do not have the protocols in place to manage the development, release, and deployment of advanced frontier AI models, heightening risks for the financial sector and beyond,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
And I’m sure the threat of being sued by your current employer is just heightening any anxiety you already have around the job-hunting process.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras, located in the so-called "Dry Corridor", all set monthly temperature records in both June and July, heightening concerns over famine.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Cutie said nothing, nor did any other robot, but Donovan became aware of a sudden heightening of tension.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
