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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 deepened
Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Moscow and Beijing have deepened their military ties in recent years by conducting joint exercises and patrols, with the most recent naval maneuvers held earlier this month in the Pacific.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Factory-gate deflation deepened in June and July, falling to its worst level in two years as sluggish domestic demand compounded the country’s overcapacity pressure.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
On top of production centers, American companies, including American Express, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft and Google, have deepened their footprint in India in recent years by expanding or opening new offices there.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Diverging positions on Libya and the Saudi blockade of Qatar only deepened Turkey’s rift with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, frictions that had been simmering since the Arab Spring.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As the years have gone by, this discrepancy has only deepened, and cosmologists have been searching in vain for an explanation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There’s a spiritual dimension to locs that deepened my patience.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
The selloff appeared to be sparked in part by an MIT report that claimed 95% of companies investing in generative AI are seeing no returns, and was potentially deepened by earlier comments from OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggesting investors may be caught in an AI bubble.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Google Cloud's deepened partnership with NTT Data signals that competition extends beyond workloads, instead influencing how enterprises structure their AI transformations.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These factors deepened the disaster’s impacts and elongated the recovery process.
—Manann Donoghoe, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Moscow and Beijing have deepened their military ties in recent years by conducting joint exercises and patrols, with the most recent naval maneuvers held earlier this month in the Pacific.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Factory-gate deflation deepened in June and July, falling to its worst level in two years as sluggish domestic demand compounded the country’s overcapacity pressure.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
On top of production centers, American companies, including American Express, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft and Google, have deepened their footprint in India in recent years by expanding or opening new offices there.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Diverging positions on Libya and the Saudi blockade of Qatar only deepened Turkey’s rift with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, frictions that had been simmering since the Arab Spring.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As the years have gone by, this discrepancy has only deepened, and cosmologists have been searching in vain for an explanation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There’s a spiritual dimension to locs that deepened my patience.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
The selloff appeared to be sparked in part by an MIT report that claimed 95% of companies investing in generative AI are seeing no returns, and was potentially deepened by earlier comments from OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggesting investors may be caught in an AI bubble.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Verb
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The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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These rumors intensified after he was not seen in public for several days in August, though he has since been spotted playing golf.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tuscarawas County prosecutors charged Ruth Miller, 40, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with two counts of aggravated murder.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Over the first six months of 2025, the index shows a 21% decrease in homicides over the same period of 2024, while aggravated assaults—which includes non-fatal shootings—were down 8%.—
MARK VANCLEAVE,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The drama was further heightened by Texas Republican leaders’ calls to track down, fire, or arrest the quorum-breakers.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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But this has only heightened Beijing’s suspicion of backdoors and surveillance, prompting some Chinese firms to abandon American chips altogether.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Cortado, a new style of coffee drink Starbucks added earlier this year, is made with three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso and steamed milk (ristretto espresso shots are smaller and more concentrated than traditional ones).—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The gap is even more concentrated at the leadership level.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both require intense concentration, in order to be any good, and diligent practice, and both make use of imagination—which in tennis takes the form of anticipation—and creativity.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Has anyone else got any hope, especially as Chelsea are strengthened by the return of Sam Kerr from injury, the signing of Ellie Carpenter from OL Lyonnes and Alyssa Thompson set to join too?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Kiko, further west off Mexico's coast, strengthened to Hurricane Kiko in the Pacific.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Zack recently completed five weeks of intensive training with his handler, Deputy Trisha List.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Measles, for example, was eliminated in the US in 2000 through intensive vaccination.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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