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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After a rousing premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where it was acquired by Netflix, the film went on to make a strong showing at the New York, Mill Valley and most recently Middleburg film festivals, earning raves and deepening its resonance with every screening.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what truly matters.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
That the film introduces the possibility the missile might prove to be a dud further deepens its sense of uncertainty, sharpening the fear and chaos around the decision-making process.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
But my father’s skepticism only seemed to deepen.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what truly matters.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
That the film introduces the possibility the missile might prove to be a dud further deepens its sense of uncertainty, sharpening the fear and chaos around the decision-making process.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
But my father’s skepticism only seemed to deepen.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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Melissa rapidly intensified, jumping from a 70 mph tropical storm on Saturday morning to a 140 mph Category 4 hurricane Sunday morning.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 2023 edition opened a month later as Israel intensified its bombing campaign on Gaza, which has since killed more than 67,000 people, injured another 170,000 and razed the Palestinian territory to the ground, prompting accusations of genocide, which Israel has strongly rejected.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Such a move would also fuel distrust between the US and China and heighten their nuclear arms rivalry, analysts said.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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By the next day, Melissa had strengthened into a Category 5 storm.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reebok added that the new regional HQ is designed to accelerate retail expansion, strengthen performance and women’s categories, and deepen the brand’s cultural footprint while supporting its longstanding network of regional partners, retailers, and consumers.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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