as in to deepen
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensify
But that fragmentation has also intensified people’s hunger for connection.
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Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The movement emerged after the abduction and killing of Lyhanna in late May and intensified as the suspect’s history came to light.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 June 2026
As Fujimori’s lead slowly widened in the past few days, Sánchez intensified his efforts to rally supporters, questioning the integrity of the vote review process and framing the dispute as a broader fight for democratic legitimacy.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The movement emerged after the abduction and killing of Lyhanna in late May and intensified as the suspect’s history came to light.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 June 2026
As Fujimori’s lead slowly widened in the past few days, Sánchez intensified his efforts to rally supporters, questioning the integrity of the vote review process and framing the dispute as a broader fight for democratic legitimacy.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
Verb
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Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Just to the west, sunset occurs as the partial eclipse deepens.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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But buying individual stocks generally carries greater financial risks than buying a basket of diversified securities — and those risks are heightened in the early days of an IPO, Ritter said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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The national initiative is awarding more than $10 million to help small businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen their local communities, a spokesperson from the grant program said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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