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
The strip has witnessed a surge in displacement due to a deepening humanitarian crisis with no sight of a truce between Israel and Hamas after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and subsequent negotiations collapsed last month.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The deal encompasses gasoline, hybrid and electric power trains, deepening the giant automakers’ alliance.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Goldwater, through its complaint, is attempting to deepen those rights by arguing that some private conversations are protected as well.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The deal encompasses gasoline, hybrid and electric power trains, deepening the giant automakers’ alliance.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Goldwater, through its complaint, is attempting to deepen those rights by arguing that some private conversations are protected as well.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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West won't feel the fall preview Folks in the West would welcome some of the chill that will overtake the Midwest and Northeast: Dangerous heat is expected to intensify and expand in coverage over much of the western U.S. into the weekend, the National Weather Service said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Scientists, as a group, lean more Democratic and less Republican than the rest of the public, a trend that seems to have intensified in recent decades.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration has also heightened deportation efforts — but Giordano said what city and department officials have been saying for months: Phoenix police do not enforce immigration laws and do not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Auroral activity has been heightened since last year, when the sun reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, which is a catalyst for coronal mass ejections and solar flares that contribute to stronger auroral activity.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rather than redefining love, Frisson aims to make space for it—to help couples notice, share, and strengthen connection in a form that’s thoughtful, personal, and lasting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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CIOs are focusing on strategies that improve patient care, streamline operations, and strengthen data security in a digital-first environment.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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