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Recent Examples of deepened
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
Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
China also is a critical enabler of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and has reportedly deepened its cooperation with Moscow, particularly for dual-use components and critical minerals used in Russian drone production.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The delays cut thousands of individuals from food assistance and deepened the backlog of support requests.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Cuba’s energy crisis has deepened and daily blackouts sometimes last more than 24 hours at a time on some parts of the island.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
The war in Ukraine has only deepened Russia’s disadvantages.
—Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
David’s ownership stake in Inter Miami CF has only deepened the family’s connection to Miami, and, in fact, the Brits doubled down in 2024, dropping a whopping $80 million on a waterfront mansion on Miami Beach’s ultra-exclusive North Bay Road.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Allan, a veteran New Labor strategist, became the second senior aide to exit as the political fallout deepened.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
But throughout this first season, the show’s writers have added to and enriched Martin’s material in ways that have deepened the characters and the meaning.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
China also is a critical enabler of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and has reportedly deepened its cooperation with Moscow, particularly for dual-use components and critical minerals used in Russian drone production.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The delays cut thousands of individuals from food assistance and deepened the backlog of support requests.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Cuba’s energy crisis has deepened and daily blackouts sometimes last more than 24 hours at a time on some parts of the island.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
The war in Ukraine has only deepened Russia’s disadvantages.
—Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
David’s ownership stake in Inter Miami CF has only deepened the family’s connection to Miami, and, in fact, the Brits doubled down in 2024, dropping a whopping $80 million on a waterfront mansion on Miami Beach’s ultra-exclusive North Bay Road.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Allan, a veteran New Labor strategist, became the second senior aide to exit as the political fallout deepened.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Adjective
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Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But while the model shifted toward authenticity, the pressure intensified.—
Mina Haque,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since late January, the harsh cold has has not only intensified demand for home heating oil but also natural gas and electricity.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meatpackers have long been a focus of criticism for being too concentrated and have paid hundreds of millions to settle price fixing and antitrust lawsuits.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Success required a large, concentrated buildup and tactical surprise, Zaluzhnyi said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two shows, much of it improvised, will be staged at The Conrad in La Jolla next Sunday and that heightened, in-the-moment energy transmits to the audience.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The polarized response to the Super Bowl halftime show was heightened by the president signaling his strong distaste for Bad Bunny both before and after the game.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The employee, a mother of two teen girls, warned about the filters and said the pressure on teen girls is intense.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The latter impression is enhanced by an abundance of background light, but the images remain stunning.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Riffs on that comedy were enhanced in 2004 by former Python Eric Idle, with co-writer John Du Prez.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bullpen will also be strengthened with the additions of Matt Strahm, Nick Mears and Alex Lange this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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My own passage into and back out of unbelief—one marked by a close reading of works that earlier illiberal societies had attempted to suppress on religious grounds—has strengthened my liberal commitments.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These calculations are computationally intensive and only recently became feasible.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Modernizing manufacturing and automating industry will be energy-intensive.—
Stuart Loren,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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