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
Turbulence can also intensify near weather systems.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
The energy price surge has intensified inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations.
—Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Regulatory pressures are intensifying, Larson noted, with shifting requirements and a changing geopolitical backdrop making compliance a moving target.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Symptoms often start gradually and intensify over time, per the NIDDK.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
The energy price surge has intensified inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations.
—Ashitha Shivaprasad, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Regulatory pressures are intensifying, Larson noted, with shifting requirements and a changing geopolitical backdrop making compliance a moving target.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Symptoms often start gradually and intensify over time, per the NIDDK.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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That silence has only deepened scrutiny.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of Shahed drones have pummeled the Persian Gulf this month, hitting hotels, airports, seaports, desalination plants, and energy infrastructure, and deepening the worst oil-price shock in modern history.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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By enabling submarines to deploy and recover unmanned vehicles while remaining hidden, the technology enhances both mission flexibility and operational safety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new definition of Mormon perfection looks different now, but that’s not to say the pursuit of looking naturally beautiful is easier than looking artificially enhanced.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 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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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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