as in intensifies
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 deepens
Many men disconnect from their family to get a reprieve from these sentiments, which deepens the drift.
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Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The O’Brian books, of course, are wonderful and essentially focus on a single relationship that develops, matures and deepens throughout the novels.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, with Venus in your eighth house of intimacy, your desire for connection deepens, while Mars energizes your career sector, pushing you to create a healthy balance between passion and ambition.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship—and perhaps something more.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
American Artist grew up in the same region, a link that deepens their connection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Capital might fuel expansion, but the process also sharpens leadership skills, deepens industry relationships and often reveals operational blind spots.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The O’Brian books, of course, are wonderful and essentially focus on a single relationship that develops, matures and deepens throughout the novels.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, with Venus in your eighth house of intimacy, your desire for connection deepens, while Mars energizes your career sector, pushing you to create a healthy balance between passion and ambition.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship—and perhaps something more.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
American Artist grew up in the same region, a link that deepens their connection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Capital might fuel expansion, but the process also sharpens leadership skills, deepens industry relationships and often reveals operational blind spots.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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This comparison gets intense in organizational settings because workplaces have a clear hierarchy, which intensifies comparisons.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As climate change intensifies natural disasters, states across the US have been mandating that home sellers disclose risks such as flooding.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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But in an era in which proximity to a city center heightens exchange value, gentrifiers simply have a better leg to stand on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accomplishing this will pave the way for AI agents to hit the mainstream in a safe way that enhances our lives rather than exposes us to risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The material enhances performance The team elucidated the material’s mechanism through a series of experimental analyses, including solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy, electron spin resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the end, whether this designation strengthens national unity or deepens cultural divides will depend less on what the law says and more on how the nation chooses to live it out.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Carry This entails holding weight while walking, which helps to improve posture and stability, strengthens grip, and works the shoulders, upper back, core and hips.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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