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
Her feelings have only intensified since welcoming their newborn.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
As global infrastructure investments rise and connectivity mandates intensify, agentic AI should be viewed as a force multiplier rather than just a tool.
—Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Federal and state authorities are intensifying their search for the gunman who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
As global infrastructure investments rise and connectivity mandates intensify, agentic AI should be viewed as a force multiplier rather than just a tool.
—Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Federal and state authorities are intensifying their search for the gunman who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Standing in the hulking concrete box—the open-air nucleus of the home—evokes being in a James Turrell Skyspace, your senses heightened to the shifting of the light or the passing of clouds.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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During the eclipse, Scorpios should enjoy themselves, but should try to show self-restraint while the eclipse heightens their feelings and impulsivity.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wieffer was bought to strengthen Brighton in the centre of the pitch following the summer 2023 sales of Moises Caicedo to Chelsea and Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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