deepens

present tense third-person singular of deepen

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deepens As Carson and Rapp’s search for Henry deepens, Yaga cuts a jagged (though, at this point, well-trod by shows like Hulu’s Furious or even Netflix’s East of Eden) path through themes of wealth, male entitlement, female rage and the purpose of myth. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 The split further deepens among male drinkers to 53 percent to 23 percent in favor of beer. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 Through the integration of this high-frequency service at points of sale, the retailer deepens its engagement with consumers while simultaneously providing protection for footwear purchases. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The dispute deepens a rift between the two countries whose armies fought together against the TPLF during the 2020-2022 war. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Fear of default then leads to even more capital flight, which increases fears of default and the interest rate, and the vicious circle deepens. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The attacks underscore how the conflict is increasingly affecting Saudi territory as Riyadh deepens its support for the Yemeni government’s military campaign. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation. — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
Verb
  • Forest and land fires in Indonesia have worsened this year as El Niño intensifies a prolonged dry season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The warning was downgraded late Sunday night to an advisory, meaning residents should still be on high alert in the event that activity intensifies again.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The aluminum model enhances the tactile experience with the cool sensation of metal rather than plastic.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Asked what fundamentally strengthens creativity, experts keep coming back to lived experience.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The risk that alcohol consumption will recover slowly strengthens the case for diversification.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Deepens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepens. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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