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
Smoky lap cheong deepens an Amatriciana made with egg noodles sourced from nearby Yat Tung Chow Noodle Factory.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
His affection for sunflowers deepened after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
—Christine Fernando, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
This decision undermines basic constitutional protections and deepens the climate of intimidation against both immigrants and people of color.
—Norma Chavez-Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Mary said that Stella deepened the experience for everyone.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
His affection for sunflowers deepened after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
—Christine Fernando, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
This decision undermines basic constitutional protections and deepens the climate of intimidation against both immigrants and people of color.
—Norma Chavez-Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Mary said that Stella deepened the experience for everyone.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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The interview came as federal investigators intensified their search for Kirk's killer.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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And heightened security measures – whether widespread bag checks in places where nearly everyone is carrying a bag or the use of metal detectors – slow that down.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The sharp drop in mortgage rates owes in part to government data showing a significant decline in hiring, which has heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates and in turn put downward pressure on borrowing costs, some analysts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The farmer's innovation exemplifies prosocial AI; systems that are tailored, trained, tested and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and planet; technology that is designed to strengthen rather than extract from social fabric.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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