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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The upcoming visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington this November will present an opportunity to reassure and deepen defense ties with the most important GCC state.
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Firas Maksad, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
The criminal case is likely to deepen concerns that the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his political enemies.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
The Palestinian leader's comments came as Israel has deepened its offensive into Gaza City and said the option to annex the West Bank is on the table.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That’s where trust is either deepened or lost.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Firas Maksad, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
The criminal case is likely to deepen concerns that the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his political enemies.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
The Palestinian leader's comments came as Israel has deepened its offensive into Gaza City and said the option to annex the West Bank is on the table.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That’s where trust is either deepened or lost.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kaiping Peng, principal investigator of the report and a professor in the department of psychological and cognitive sciences at Tsinghua University, said understanding and enhancing the well-being of the Chinese people is one of the most vital subjects today.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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This configuration allows for the polarization-maintaining operation of its optical components and reduces the total number of parts, which in turn minimizes signal loss and enhances operational stability.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The stakes feel heightened not because of the content itself, but because these shows, by sheer longevity, have become cultural infrastructure.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Separating the weakling from the herd only heightened their fear.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Moya said additional training that focuses on strengthening leadership skills and cultural awareness will also be implemented for Experience Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine, too, is joining efforts to help strengthen Denmark’s security.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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