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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.
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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.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation.
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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.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
As a father of three, Hall says the job has only deepened his sense of purpose.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
What deepened the economic ruin was a collapse in consumer spending, driven by sudden, widespread uncertainty about future income.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The superficiality of dating apps has only deepened his frustrations, and Viall wants to tilt the odds in his favor.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Advertisement Since the 2025 war, broader regional developments have deepened the estrangement.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
My conscious connection to God has deepened.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
The 1979 shock deepened that transformation.
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Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
There’s also a deepened patience and perspective.
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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
Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
As a father of three, Hall says the job has only deepened his sense of purpose.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
What deepened the economic ruin was a collapse in consumer spending, driven by sudden, widespread uncertainty about future income.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The superficiality of dating apps has only deepened his frustrations, and Viall wants to tilt the odds in his favor.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Advertisement Since the 2025 war, broader regional developments have deepened the estrangement.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
My conscious connection to God has deepened.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
The 1979 shock deepened that transformation.
—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Adjective
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The individuals have been charged with one or a combination of offenses including simple assault, conspiracy, theft, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, riot and others.
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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.
Verb
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Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
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Hot, dry and windy conditions Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.
Adjective
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The semiconductor industry is, in short, one of the most monopolistic and concentrated sectors on earth.
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As a result, much of Polymarket's trading volume remains concentrated in its overseas markets.
Verb
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The continued seismic activity has heightened fears among residents, many of whom remain unwilling to return to homes that might have suffered structural damage.
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An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
Adjective
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
Verb
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It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
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Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
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.
Verb
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In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state.
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The good news is that resilience can be strengthened long before a crisis occurs.
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