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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
Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
What might otherwise be a straightforward creepy historical novel is deepened by these uncanny phrasings, and Ravn’s attention to the social bonds in this world.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
One of my clients created a storytelling toolkit to help their employees share their experiences, which not only deepened internal relationships but also improved client engagement.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Ties between Iran and Georgia have also deepened.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent aid cuts have deepened hardships for families.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the rise of Arab cinema and the central role Jordan has played — as both a visually striking backdrop and a regional filmmaking hub — has only deepened that connection.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
In the years since, home prices have surged and the nation’s housing shortage has deepened — conditions that risk leading some young adults to give up on the dream of homeownership altogether.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 3 Sep. 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
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
On the product front, the brand has deepened its footprint in skin care and broadened laterally into makeup hybrids.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
What might otherwise be a straightforward creepy historical novel is deepened by these uncanny phrasings, and Ravn’s attention to the social bonds in this world.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
One of my clients created a storytelling toolkit to help their employees share their experiences, which not only deepened internal relationships but also improved client engagement.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Ties between Iran and Georgia have also deepened.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent aid cuts have deepened hardships for families.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the rise of Arab cinema and the central role Jordan has played — as both a visually striking backdrop and a regional filmmaking hub — has only deepened that connection.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
In the years since, home prices have surged and the nation’s housing shortage has deepened — conditions that risk leading some young adults to give up on the dream of homeownership altogether.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 3 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Verb
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Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Oli's government lifted the ban after protests intensified on Monday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament.—
Gopal Sharma,
USA Today,
9 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
Verb
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Opened in 1946, the diner was the first in the city to hire African Americans in front-of-house roles during a time when racial tensions were heightened, and its inclusive legacy has lived on.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Utilities are reduced in phases, while security is often heightened and maintenance pared down to essentials.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Also contributing to the September asthma peak is poor indoor air quality, especially in older or poorly maintained school buildings where children are exposed to concentrated amounts of allergens and irritants.—
Ana Santos Rutschman,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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America’s wealth is more concentrated than ever.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Originally intended to replace the existing F-22, the NGAD plane is planned to have enhanced stealth, weapon-carrying ability, and also a ‘loyal wingman’ drone.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pyongyang has continued to exercise significant control over the population and severely restrict the rights and freedoms of its population, and that has only gotten more intense over the last decade.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This question — which strikes at the heart of a perennial issue in American politics, frequently reignited by recurring mass shootings — sparked an intense partisan divide.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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These examples show that more protections need to be established and strengthened, advocates say.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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