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
The nostalgia trip deepens into adolescent memories of 2000s tech touchpoints.
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Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
What begins as a small con deepens when the painter’s shrewd agent (Gilles Lellouche) spots an opportunity, encouraging Suzanne to continue the deception as a way to revive his client’s creativity — and bankroll them both.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Research finds that writing deepens critical thinking and improves memory.
—Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The podcast also deepens the company’s relationship with Studio71, which will handle distribution, ad sales and marketing across platforms.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 May 2026
The story attracted her first, a heartwarming narrative about an aquarium cleaner (Field) who looks after a giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina) and the young drifter (Lewis Pullman) who deepens both their lives while doing his own soul-searching.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Their connection deepens, but the violent world that controls them both starts to close in.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Continue reading … CAUGHT ON CAMERA — New footage deepens Vrabel-Russini saga as revelations keep piling up.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
What begins as a small con deepens when the painter’s shrewd agent (Gilles Lellouche) spots an opportunity, encouraging Suzanne to continue the deception as a way to revive his client’s creativity — and bankroll them both.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Research finds that writing deepens critical thinking and improves memory.
—Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The podcast also deepens the company’s relationship with Studio71, which will handle distribution, ad sales and marketing across platforms.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 May 2026
The story attracted her first, a heartwarming narrative about an aquarium cleaner (Field) who looks after a giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina) and the young drifter (Lewis Pullman) who deepens both their lives while doing his own soul-searching.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Their connection deepens, but the violent world that controls them both starts to close in.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Continue reading … CAUGHT ON CAMERA — New footage deepens Vrabel-Russini saga as revelations keep piling up.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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The flowers’ blue color intensifies with the summer sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Today’s energy heightens your emotions, intuition and mental sensitivity, making conversations feel uncomfortably layered.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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By using ultra-resolution upscaling and LUT tonal balancing, Coco enhances clarity while retaining natural textures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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White curtains offer a clean, fresh backdrop that enhances the vibrancy of bright pops of color in your home without competing for attention.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The latest, published in Nature today, strengthens the case that LAP1-B is an early cosmic puzzle piece packed with material freshly manufactured by dying Population III stars.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Pacific Ocean projections for 2026 An array of model images, including these from the North American multi-modal ensemble model, project water in the Pacific Ocean will be much warmer than normal by summer, as an El Niño strengthens.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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