as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepen
In the capital, Watanabe deepened his sushi chef training with a six-year apprenticeship at Shige Sushi in Carmichael, which closed in 2023.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Airports across the country are grappling with hundreds of delays and cancellations, driven by a deepening air traffic controller shortage and the ongoing government shutdown.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Alliances and growth paths Cristóbal underscores new and deepening partnerships.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The segment has accounted for a third of revenue over the past year, with the company planning to expand in the space by signing new partners and deepening its existing relationships.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Airports across the country are grappling with hundreds of delays and cancellations, driven by a deepening air traffic controller shortage and the ongoing government shutdown.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Alliances and growth paths Cristóbal underscores new and deepening partnerships.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The segment has accounted for a third of revenue over the past year, with the company planning to expand in the space by signing new partners and deepening its existing relationships.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Violence has intensified, humanitarian aid remains blocked, and political prisoners, including my mother, remain behind bars.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The stretchy cuffs help lock in heat, while the palm side has grip-enhancing rubber details.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Having that rejection at the beginning of the movie sets the tone for my character where everything is just heightened.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The parade’s mission is to recognize veterans’ sacrifices and heighten community appreciation of military service, its website states.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys have made some head-scratching moves in 2025 dating back to the preseason, which have both strengthened the interior of the defensive line but also added confusion about the future of the unit.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative’s foundation addresses the problem of inconsistent and burdensome reporting by engaging the industry to define an optional (and non-exhaustive) questionnaire aimed at strengthening data quality and consistency while significantly reducing the administrative burden on suppliers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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