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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
Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Yet a deepened group up front, including in the middle, left little room for Strome, who also started the season injured and has yet to find a consistent role.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Through deepened alignment across content strategy, channel mechanics and consumer engagement, the brand has delivered standout performance on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The freezing of those funds – equivalent to around 10% of the country’s national output – has deepened Hungary’s economic malaise.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The relationship has deepened between the two men over the past decade.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
In Isfahan, that feeling deepened.
—Barry Hoffner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But their experiences off Earth have deepened and tightened those bonds, which extend beyond their Orion capsule to the entire mission team.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Those roots deepened in 2024, when five of Sediqa’s colleagues formed a sponsor group through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, bringing our family together after three years apart.
—Sediqa Fahimi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
These developments have only deepened the mysteries of neutrinos.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Wall Street is buying the long-term bull case for Broadcom after the semiconductor firm deepened its relationship with Anthropic and signed a deal with Google .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
There’s also a deepened patience and perspective.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Yet a deepened group up front, including in the middle, left little room for Strome, who also started the season injured and has yet to find a consistent role.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Through deepened alignment across content strategy, channel mechanics and consumer engagement, the brand has delivered standout performance on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Once the intendeds did tie the knot, their love deepened into a lifetime of devotion and admiration.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The freezing of those funds – equivalent to around 10% of the country’s national output – has deepened Hungary’s economic malaise.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The relationship has deepened between the two men over the past decade.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
In Isfahan, that feeling deepened.
—Barry Hoffner, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But their experiences off Earth have deepened and tightened those bonds, which extend beyond their Orion capsule to the entire mission team.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Those roots deepened in 2024, when five of Sediqa’s colleagues formed a sponsor group through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, bringing our family together after three years apart.
—Sediqa Fahimi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
These developments have only deepened the mysteries of neutrinos.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Wall Street is buying the long-term bull case for Broadcom after the semiconductor firm deepened its relationship with Anthropic and signed a deal with Google .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Adjective
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Officers arrested Granger on Tuesday and charged him with rape, aggravated assault, malice murder, and two counts of felony murder.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In December, a jury convicted Moore for aggravated battery to a peace officer causing great bodily harm and resisting a peace officer, per the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the increasingly visual nature of modern life—especially on social media—has intensified how weddings are experienced.—
Sara Radin,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Israel intensified its attacks on the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, hitting commercial and residential areas in Beirut.—
Bassem Mroue,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The gordita gets filled with tender octopus slowly cooked in a concentrated, gently spiced stew of guajillo chile, tomato, and chicharrón prensado—a textural marvel of both softness and crunch.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Delays in finalizing a deal between City Hall and the Olympics committee have heightened those tensions.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, consistent physical activity is more important than intense exercise.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The songs on the last few Bon Iver albums often sound like excerpts from a longer dialogue, at turns offhanded and intense, among collaborators.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s all the more accentuated in fields where there’s a large demand for labor and few people to fill those roles.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Villarreal strengthened its hold on third place with a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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