as in intensifying
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
Reuters — Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that has unsettled the region.
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CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The meeting of the bloc of mostly developing nations comes as South Korea mulls joining the CPTPP, a pan-Pacific free trade group, while European officials head to New Delhi for talks on deepening economic ties and India looks to tighten technological cooperation with Singapore.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of the basin was refilled in no more than two years — and perhaps in as little time as a few months — with the water deepening about ten meters a day at its peak.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
One feud is on its way to being fixed, another one seems to be deepening.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
As millennials try to search for their first forever home, generational tension is deepening.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Europe stands united in expression of deep concerns and must commit to the deployment of ever-deepening concerns moving forward.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Beijing has been steadily deepening its presence in Brazil through investments in critical areas such as energy, agriculture and food security, defense, advanced technology, automobile manufacturing, a joint satellite program, and strategic infrastructure such as ports.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza is a hot button issue at this edition of the Venice Film Festival, which is unfolding six weeks shy of the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The meeting of the bloc of mostly developing nations comes as South Korea mulls joining the CPTPP, a pan-Pacific free trade group, while European officials head to New Delhi for talks on deepening economic ties and India looks to tighten technological cooperation with Singapore.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of the basin was refilled in no more than two years — and perhaps in as little time as a few months — with the water deepening about ten meters a day at its peak.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
One feud is on its way to being fixed, another one seems to be deepening.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
As millennials try to search for their first forever home, generational tension is deepening.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Europe stands united in expression of deep concerns and must commit to the deployment of ever-deepening concerns moving forward.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Beijing has been steadily deepening its presence in Brazil through investments in critical areas such as energy, agriculture and food security, defense, advanced technology, automobile manufacturing, a joint satellite program, and strategic infrastructure such as ports.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza is a hot button issue at this edition of the Venice Film Festival, which is unfolding six weeks shy of the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Hill’s Niall Stanage writes that the shocking killing of Kirk is heightening fears over the nation’s path.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Six Chinese nationals were recently detained in Subic Bay on espionage charges, further heightening mistrust.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Building and strengthening one-on-one relationships is the way to grow and defend yourself.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Merrill even walked with two outs to bring the go-ahead run to the plate but Ryan O’Hearn struck out to end a loss that prevented the Padres from truly strengthening their postseason position.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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