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
Hot, dry and windy conditions Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Fires in Utah, Colorado and Arizona have been intensifying, thanks to days of low humidity, high temperatures and strong winds.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
In Nashville — where Swift relocated at age 14 to pursue her music career — speculation has only intensified.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Fires in Utah, Colorado and Arizona have been intensifying, thanks to days of low humidity, high temperatures and strong winds.
—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
In Nashville — where Swift relocated at age 14 to pursue her music career — speculation has only intensified.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Connection deepens as the nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership forms a supportive sextile to intense Pluto in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
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What deepened the economic ruin was a collapse in consumer spending, driven by sudden, widespread uncertainty about future income.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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Trump responded by saying their decision only heightens the importance of Congress passing the SAVE America Act, his effort to rewrite voter eligibility laws.
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The environmental organizations raised concerns about the nearby data center’s potential effects, including noise and light pollution that could alter animals’ breeding patterns and potentially heighten their stress responses.
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Communicate early, and friendships strengthen naturally.
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Practical choices now strengthen long-term confidence.
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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