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, increasingly, events that should appall and unite America against violence instead fuel an intensifying partisanship.
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John Archibald, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, delays in travel are intensifying.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite trying to have a fresh new start at The Overlook, the Torrances' relationships prove to be too strained, and matters only intensify after Danny's terrifying premonitions appear to come true as Jack's psyche unravels.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The issue has intensified due to an 8% increase in enrollment, making fall 2025 the highest single-term enrollment in SJSU history.
—Iris Sanchez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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John Archibald, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, delays in travel are intensifying.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite trying to have a fresh new start at The Overlook, the Torrances' relationships prove to be too strained, and matters only intensify after Danny's terrifying premonitions appear to come true as Jack's psyche unravels.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The issue has intensified due to an 8% increase in enrollment, making fall 2025 the highest single-term enrollment in SJSU history.
—Iris Sanchez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Japan, one of the world’s most homogeneous nations, faces deepening labor shortages as its birth rate plummets and its population ages.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Using fractional diffusion theory, the research deepens understanding of transient charging behaviors in complex materials, which is key to designing high-performance components used for advanced engineering electrochemical systems in general.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Such a move would also fuel distrust between the US and China and heighten their nuclear arms rivalry, analysts said.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Both coalitions align African foundations and businesses to coordinate investments, champion learning as an economic priority, and strengthen delivery through their influence and capabilities.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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