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
Like every year, the Festival offers a selection of publications to help visitors deepen their understanding of the themes explored in the exhibitions and in the talks taking place throughout the four days of the Festival.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
European skepticism only deepened after Trump sought to include Russia and Belarus in the project.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
And when YouTube pulls these shenanigans again, the industry needs to stand up and not allow YouTube to deepen its power over artists.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
In the new apartment, the book changed—deepened.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
European skepticism only deepened after Trump sought to include Russia and Belarus in the project.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
And when YouTube pulls these shenanigans again, the industry needs to stand up and not allow YouTube to deepen its power over artists.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
In the new apartment, the book changed—deepened.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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Tensions have since intensified, with Washington continuing to deploy military assets across the Middle East.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The debate over how much university administrators should make, relative to staff and faculty, was intensified by recent raises for those at the top of the pay scale.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The two countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration earlier this month, solidifying a commitment to strengthen the supply chains for critical minerals and enhance collaboration surrounding advancements in areas like artificial intelligence.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Israel’s strikes on Iran in June were preceded by a sophisticated infiltration by Israel’s Mossad spy agency, a tactic that heightened the already paranoid state of the Iranian regime.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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As much is clear in the vivid animation, layered jokes, and peculiar fixations — an endearing combination that heightens what could’ve been a forgettable series.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Duffy said the registration system and requirements for trucking companies will be strengthened while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors conduct more spot checks of trucks and commercial driver's license schools.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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His addition also heralded the dawning of an era in which LACMA actively sought to strengthen its connections with the entertainment world.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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