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
Street concerts and underground gatherings offer a rare hint of hope for the many young Russians who have grown disheartened by Moscow’s prolonged war and deepening repression.
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Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Duties include building a successful practice of deepening client relationships, along with advising clients on brokerage activity.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Satloff said the big question is whether Israel’s deepening diplomatic isolation is repairable.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Far from descending into deepening partisan divisions, Taiwan may be moving toward a new political equilibrium.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
How the Grammy winner is deepening his Nashville connection.
—Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, Denmark recently opted for European air defense systems over American ones in its biggest ever single investment in security, while Australia and Japan have begun deepening military ties in the face of apparently flagging US support.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Previously, members of UAW leadership have suggested Mock may be to blame for the investment mistake, deepening a rift between her and Fain, the two highest-ranking individuals in the union.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As well as job displacement, AI risks deepening wealth inequality—concentrating the gains among those who own or are able to leverage its abilities, while throwing the remainder into the same basket of the formerly employable unemployed.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Duties include building a successful practice of deepening client relationships, along with advising clients on brokerage activity.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Satloff said the big question is whether Israel’s deepening diplomatic isolation is repairable.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Far from descending into deepening partisan divisions, Taiwan may be moving toward a new political equilibrium.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
How the Grammy winner is deepening his Nashville connection.
—Sandy Mazza, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, Denmark recently opted for European air defense systems over American ones in its biggest ever single investment in security, while Australia and Japan have begun deepening military ties in the face of apparently flagging US support.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Previously, members of UAW leadership have suggested Mock may be to blame for the investment mistake, deepening a rift between her and Fain, the two highest-ranking individuals in the union.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As well as job displacement, AI risks deepening wealth inequality—concentrating the gains among those who own or are able to leverage its abilities, while throwing the remainder into the same basket of the formerly employable unemployed.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The launch comes amid intensifying competition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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January’s energy is heightening your creative side and invites a playful, loving energy into your interactions.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who’s cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Beyond transactions, New World Realty remains active in charitable initiatives and local events, strengthening the ties that have defined its legacy for more than three decades.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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