Synonyms of deepening

deepening

verb

present participle of deepen

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• heightening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• broadening
• amplifying
• boosting
• accentuating
• expanding
• sharpening
• stepping up
• extending
• lengthening
• magnifying
• redoubling
• emphasizing
• augmenting
• accelerating
• enlarging
• beefing (up)
• enforcing
• maximizing
• hastening
• supplementing
• quickening
• amping (up)
• stressing
• enlivening
• pointing (up)
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• moderating
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• receding
• subduing
• waning
• dwindling
• subsiding
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• easing
• toning (down)
• lightening
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deepening

As a result, Ukraine’s government faces a deepening cash crunch as the air war chokes its revenue from steel, agriculture and other key sources. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

All favor deepening alliances and partnerships, modernizing the military, fixing the defense industrial base, strengthening deterrence, tackling transnational challenges such as global public health, and pursuing hardheaded diplomacy with rivals. — Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Sand and Lahn both campaigned on criticisms of the state's status quo, including a deepening budget deficit, an increasing cost of living, dwindling health care access, high cancer rates and water pollution. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

This turmoil exposes deepening fault lines within the party, not just over Israel but also regarding its future identity, Gringlas says. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

In recent weeks, a deepening rift has worsened between El-Sayed and Stevens. — Garrett Downs,dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

The beauty founder is deepening the brand’s long-standing commitment to women with a $5 million, three-year partnership with the Foundation for Women’s Health, marking Rhode’s largest philanthropic investment to date. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Slow-roasting Japanese sweet potatoes flesh-side down releases their natural sugars, caramelizing and deepening their sweetness. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Samsung is also deepening its partnerships with The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, local community colleges, and high schools across Central Texas. — Paul Cho, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026