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
As her studies and experiences deepened, so did her understanding of the intersection between fashion, visual art, and movement.
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Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Kyle Cavazos, the group’s program coordinator, and guest facilitators Casey Velasquez and Elizabeth Starbuck will lead participants in reflection and mindfulness activities to help deepen your bonds with the Earth, your community and yourself.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
As the inaugural awards aim to deepen the connection between Japanese music and the rest of the world, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) has been honored with the Symbol of Music Awards Japan 2025.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Attempts to deepen the rest of the cast slam into similarly foreseeable walls.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Kyle Cavazos, the group’s program coordinator, and guest facilitators Casey Velasquez and Elizabeth Starbuck will lead participants in reflection and mindfulness activities to help deepen your bonds with the Earth, your community and yourself.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
As the inaugural awards aim to deepen the connection between Japanese music and the rest of the world, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) has been honored with the Symbol of Music Awards Japan 2025.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Attempts to deepen the rest of the cast slam into similarly foreseeable walls.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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President Trump’s recent ultimatum proposing U.S. recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea has intensified the diplomatic divide within Europe, forcing European capitals to choose between Kyiv or Washington.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the pope’s funeral approached, security around the Vatican intensified.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Forecasters said the combination of drought stress and windy weather significantly heightens the risk of new outbreaks in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, PennLive reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The crisis heightened in September 2006, after the Gol Flight 1907 accident that killed all passengers and crew onboard.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Lastly, the acquisition strengthens the company’s balance sheet and should allow for significant share repurchases over time.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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And the reports are then published, so the broader firefighting community can strengthen its procedures to avoid similar losses.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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