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Recent Examples of deepened
Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
As the recession deepened and unemployment shot higher, the interest and the penalties on Natale’s loans compounded much faster than her ability to move up the ladder to higher paying jobs.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Such incidents likely only deepened the leagues’ opposition to gambling, as well as their insistence that betting was a threat to the integrity of professional and amateur sports.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The bus stop has tested my patience, strengthened my awareness and deepened my empathy.
—Empress Rasheem, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
This research deepened a pre-existing understanding of how nature can affect symptoms of pain, according to University of Vienna PhD student Max Steininger, the lead author of the study.
—Khloe Quill, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet, despite these halcyon days with Nick in the natural world, Barbara’s personal struggles deepened.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
One ingenious dish featured a tomato that had been dehydrated, then rehydrated in concentrated tomato water—the tomato deepened by more of itself.
—Coke Bartrina, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Deep divisions The angry scenes on Thursday highlighted divisions that have deepened since Netanyahu returned to power as head of a right-wing coalition at the end of 2022.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
As the recession deepened and unemployment shot higher, the interest and the penalties on Natale’s loans compounded much faster than her ability to move up the ladder to higher paying jobs.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Such incidents likely only deepened the leagues’ opposition to gambling, as well as their insistence that betting was a threat to the integrity of professional and amateur sports.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The bus stop has tested my patience, strengthened my awareness and deepened my empathy.
—Empress Rasheem, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
This research deepened a pre-existing understanding of how nature can affect symptoms of pain, according to University of Vienna PhD student Max Steininger, the lead author of the study.
—Khloe Quill, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet, despite these halcyon days with Nick in the natural world, Barbara’s personal struggles deepened.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
One ingenious dish featured a tomato that had been dehydrated, then rehydrated in concentrated tomato water—the tomato deepened by more of itself.
—Coke Bartrina, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gold hit a new record high and topped $3,000 an ounce, reflecting a flight to safety that has intensified as US stocks fall.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While there have been notable declines in other major categories when compared to the first six months of 2024, crimes such as rape and aggravated assaults saw a sharp spike of 47% and 41% respectively in the first half of 2025.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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Bautista-Reyes illegally entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden administration and was arrested by the Wayne Township, New Jersey, Police Department May 3 for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Your Spidey sense is heightened.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because Democratic voters are more geographically concentrated in cities and populous suburbs, meaning their voting power is typically confined to fewer districts.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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Insurance models aren’t accurately pricing yield risk, and agri-finance exposure is heavily concentrated in vulnerable regions.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The second one is a bit more abstract and is enhanced by video.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ben's permanent transformation into the rock-like Thing was a constant source of guilt and shame, while Johnny's ability to fly and engulf himself in flames only enhanced his youthful moodiness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The finish is long and intense, with lingering orchard fruits and spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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People should avoid long and intense outdoor activity and stay inside when possible, NWS advises.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Critics question whether a battery swap network—capital intensive, dependent on fleet adoption, and distributed across so many different markets—can scale profitably.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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