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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
That’s despite growing appeal as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 this year and the United States faces a deepening shortage of home care aides, driven by low wages, high turnover and demanding workloads.
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Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Housing costs have soared, deepening affordability worries and homelessness.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The aluminum market is facing a deepening shortage as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles supply, with spot prices for the metal spiking while exchange inventories slump.
—Mark Burton, Bloomberg, 29 May 2026
For instance, the moon spends the day in Scorpio, deepening our intuitive awareness and overall emotions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Israel has issued evacuation warnings for Tyre, one of Lebanon's largest cities, deepening the conflict that has already displaced more than a million people in the country.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 May 2026
The move underscores divisions within the electronics behemoth over a deepening gap in compensation between different business divisions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Leo also argued that algorithms, data and digital infrastructure should now be viewed as modern forms of property that require wider access and oversight to prevent deepening economic inequality.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Among Harding’s priorities are expanding music education opportunities throughout Los Angeles County schools and deepening investment in the Youth Orchestra, including plans for an international YOLA tour in 2029 marking architect Frank Gehry’s centennial celebration.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Housing costs have soared, deepening affordability worries and homelessness.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The aluminum market is facing a deepening shortage as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles supply, with spot prices for the metal spiking while exchange inventories slump.
—Mark Burton, Bloomberg, 29 May 2026
For instance, the moon spends the day in Scorpio, deepening our intuitive awareness and overall emotions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Israel has issued evacuation warnings for Tyre, one of Lebanon's largest cities, deepening the conflict that has already displaced more than a million people in the country.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 May 2026
The move underscores divisions within the electronics behemoth over a deepening gap in compensation between different business divisions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Leo also argued that algorithms, data and digital infrastructure should now be viewed as modern forms of property that require wider access and oversight to prevent deepening economic inequality.
—Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Among Harding’s priorities are expanding music education opportunities throughout Los Angeles County schools and deepening investment in the Youth Orchestra, including plans for an international YOLA tour in 2029 marking architect Frank Gehry’s centennial celebration.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday's annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday’s annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, the sun in Gemini will meet with Jupiter, heightening feelings of optimism, curiosity and the desire to grow beyond what’s familiar.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Miraval has long encouraged guests to limit or even forego their use of digital devices as a way of enhancing awareness of one’s surroundings and allowing moments for self-reflection and personal growth.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Everything from enhancing local security, monitoring global threats and infectious disease data, and training with assistive technology to better accommodate fans.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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This unique capability supports readiness while strengthening the industrial base and bringing certainty to modernization.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Bell unspooled an agenda centered on improving graduation rates and job placement, strengthening athletics, enhancing Greek life and the broader student experience, recruiting top faculty and expanding UF’s academic medical enterprise.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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