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
My grandmother’s prayers intensify.
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Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
That balancing act has become increasingly difficult as tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara intensify.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In the year following his coronation in May 2023, the new King, 77, was navigating his own cancer diagnosis as scrutiny surrounding his brother Andrew intensified.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
That balancing act has become increasingly difficult as tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara intensify.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In the year following his coronation in May 2023, the new King, 77, was navigating his own cancer diagnosis as scrutiny surrounding his brother Andrew intensified.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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Haiti, the most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere, has been hit the hardest by rising oil prices that experts warn will deepen a spiraling humanitarian crisis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The appointment comes as Rapha continues to expand its global community of riders and Rapha Cycling Club (RCC) members and deepen its presence in competitive cycling.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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The big story Last December, when Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India including for digitizing over 12 million small businesses and enhancing logistical infrastructure, the scale of the commitment seemed disproportionate to the market’s size.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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The mistake also comes amid heightening tension between sports streamers and more legacy sports media companies.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Riley’s anxiety was heightened when her garden gate was recently damaged by someone.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Parker said her budget is focused on strengthening public safety, expanding housing, improving street cleanliness and greenery, and expanding economic opportunity.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Already a Secuoya Studios advisory board member, Gazzolo will provide analysis and decision support for development and content projects, while also bringing in talent and strengthening commercial connections in the region.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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