1
as in strengthens
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
beefed up the walls with iron bars
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2
as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
will beef up security for the next few days while the president is in town
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Kanaiyah's Law restricts where the state can house children and strengthens oversight of Maryland's child welfare system.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
That kind of partner-specific tolerance combined with aggression toward outsiders strengthens cooperation and reduces competition.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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That intensifies pressure on housing, infrastructure and the environment, Majorca Daily Bulletin reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia is expected to reach 87 on Tuesday before the heat intensifies to a high of 91 later in the week.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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This integration enhances operational effectiveness and allows forces to maintain strategic advantage in contested environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whether schools catch up, whether employers reverse the junior hiring freeze, and whether Washington produces anything resembling a workforce policy will determine whether the current anxiety hardens into something permanent.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The initially soft capsule is further processed in a specialized structure called the ventral pedal gland near the muscular foot of the whelk, which cross-links the capsule proteins and hardens the structure before it is laid.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rather than rely on items that are more neutral, a kaleidoscopic palette heightens the personality of your space.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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The deal with Leikola plays into the strategy and deepens his partnership with ICS.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Their unexpected connection propels them on a road trip to San Francisco… As the landscapes shift from the bustling city to serene coastal towns, their relationship deepens, revealing vulnerabilities, regrets and dreams.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Beefs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefs%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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