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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Recent Examples of deepen
Stocks deepened their drops Friday as Wall Street finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Miso deepens a crab thermidor ($29) festooned in pomelos.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Google's memory breakthrough deepens chip selloff.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Her focus, Luari said, was to bring the restaurants back to their historic peaks of a couple of years ago, before her financial troubles deepened.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Miso deepens a crab thermidor ($29) festooned in pomelos.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Google's memory breakthrough deepens chip selloff.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Her focus, Luari said, was to bring the restaurants back to their historic peaks of a couple of years ago, before her financial troubles deepened.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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The backlash intensified because of timing.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Most importantly, the legislation intensified punishments for those with prior convictions, with the worst offenders looking at a first-degree felony with up to 30 years imprisonment.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The new menu reflects a broader trend in stadium dining, where teams are looking into unique and locally inspired food items, while also enhancing the overall game day experience.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tensions were heightened recently when the General Synod failed to agree on reforms related to same-sex unions, leaving one of the most delicate debates for the institution’s future unresolved.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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That anxiety is only heightened after the couple arrives at Nicky’s family’s winter cabin, where they’re set to be married in five days.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Worldpay deal also bolstered Global Payments presence in Europe and strengthened some of its offerings such as e-commerce capabilities.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette says the facility would strengthen the community and is essential to meet the requirements of the consent decree following the murder of George Floyd.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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