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this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepened
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
Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Or there’s Nicaragua, where backing of the Contra rebels against the Sandinista government in the 1980s contributed to a prolonged civil conflict that devastated the economy, caused tens of thousands of deaths and deepened political polarization.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Progressive councilors have touted the greater civic engagement and deepened democracy that participatory budgeting aims to achieve.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
This pattern has deepened under the Financial Oversight and Management Board’s tenure.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact in January last year as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
The advent of social media has deepened the connection between social media and their fans, Stever explains.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Seemingly, the circumstances surrounding the completion of Help(2) only deepened its meaning as a testament to resilience in the face of adversity and emotional hardship.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
The issues with Bradley, Frimpong and Gomez left Slot dealing with a crisis at right-back, which deepened when Endo was carried off on a stretcher at the Stadium of Light.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
How has your understanding of the house deepened in your time here?
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Or there’s Nicaragua, where backing of the Contra rebels against the Sandinista government in the 1980s contributed to a prolonged civil conflict that devastated the economy, caused tens of thousands of deaths and deepened political polarization.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Progressive councilors have touted the greater civic engagement and deepened democracy that participatory budgeting aims to achieve.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
This pattern has deepened under the Financial Oversight and Management Board’s tenure.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact in January last year as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
The advent of social media has deepened the connection between social media and their fans, Stever explains.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Seemingly, the circumstances surrounding the completion of Help(2) only deepened its meaning as a testament to resilience in the face of adversity and emotional hardship.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
The issues with Bradley, Frimpong and Gomez left Slot dealing with a crisis at right-back, which deepened when Endo was carried off on a stretcher at the Stadium of Light.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 26 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
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Military conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensified over the weekend, deepening instability in a region that was further rattled by US and Israeli strikes on Iran.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Diplomatic efforts have intensified, with Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, the European Union and the United Nations urging restraint and calling for talks.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For 37 years, Khamenei presided over a transformation of Iran’s political system from what was once called a republic into a system of concentrated clerical authority — what many critics describe as absolute guardianship.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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This will help your brew taste more concentrated.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, in Michigan, the attack on Iran has heightened fear and uncertainty, and some of the state's political leaders have spoken out against it.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Riley's killing in February 2024 heightened tensions in the national debate over immigration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The tempo of the strikes on Iran was so intense that state television announced that public mourning for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the conflict, would be postponed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noem received a warm welcome from Republicans and intense criticism from Democrats.—
March 4,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being in Fort Worth for just one season, Suarez already holds a tight connection to the Fort Worth community that was only strengthened by the fan support at GameDay.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2026
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The inductees will be formally honored April 19 in East Lansing, recognized for careers that have shaped Michigan journalism and strengthened the role of a free press in public life.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That’s bad news for Europe’s most energy-intensive industries, namely autos, chemicals and industrials, Klement said.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Energy-intensive industries—steel, aluminum, fertilizers, chemicals—would be among the first to feel the squeeze, as their production costs surge alongside fuel prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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