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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 deepening
But there were bright spots, too, including awe-inspiring concerts; trips to different cities and countries; and deepening friendships over card games, meals and dancing until the wee hours.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Anjula Acharia is deepening her partnership with Warner Music Group, launching a new management entity under the 5 Junction umbrella less than a year after establishing the label.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
As governor, Rodríguez Cabello oversaw a largely rural and strategic region at a time of deepening economic crisis, food shortages and institutional decay.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The hope in Washington now, Rodríguez believes, is that Venezuela's collapse will cut off the cheap oil Cuba has relied on for decades, deepening an already severe economic crisis and triggering unrest that could topple the government.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Cultural change often begins by deepening the convictions of those already willing to see.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The former Italian Prime Ministers Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta provided detailed blueprints for deepening your single market to boost economic competitiveness.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Midseason blows followed, as rookie Caiya Hanks and newcomer Julie Dufour suffered anterior cruciate ligament tears, only deepening the challenge.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
With the climate crisis only deepening each year, throwing natural cycles and seasons into disarray, Japan is now bracing for future spikes in human-bear encounters each fall and spring.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Anjula Acharia is deepening her partnership with Warner Music Group, launching a new management entity under the 5 Junction umbrella less than a year after establishing the label.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
As governor, Rodríguez Cabello oversaw a largely rural and strategic region at a time of deepening economic crisis, food shortages and institutional decay.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The hope in Washington now, Rodríguez believes, is that Venezuela's collapse will cut off the cheap oil Cuba has relied on for decades, deepening an already severe economic crisis and triggering unrest that could topple the government.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Cultural change often begins by deepening the convictions of those already willing to see.
—Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The former Italian Prime Ministers Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta provided detailed blueprints for deepening your single market to boost economic competitiveness.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Midseason blows followed, as rookie Caiya Hanks and newcomer Julie Dufour suffered anterior cruciate ligament tears, only deepening the challenge.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
With the climate crisis only deepening each year, throwing natural cycles and seasons into disarray, Japan is now bracing for future spikes in human-bear encounters each fall and spring.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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Syrian government and Kurdish forces accuse each other of targeting civilians and hospitals, intensifying humanitarian concerns amid the military standoff.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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All those factors have created a dynamic in Congress in which the potency of Republican dissent is intensifying, especially amid the approaching midterm elections, which historically spell trouble for the party in power.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Adding to American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared support for Iranian protesters, likely heightening paranoia in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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China is heightening scrutiny over tech deals involving US companies as Beijing ramps up domestic industries.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening cold front is making its way across the country toward Nashville.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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