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
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.
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Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.
—Peter White, Deadline, 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
Make Daily Work a Source of Pride Engagement deepens when people feel proud of their workplace.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Simmering pole beans in tomatoes with a little lemon juice tenderizes the vegetables and adds richness—something that actually deepens over time, so this is a great dish to make ahead and let sit in the refrigerator for a few days before serving.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
As their bond deepens, destiny draws them into a treacherous web of power that puts them on opposite ends of a struggle.
—EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Final Toast France’s Champagne region has long been synonymous with elegance, but Le Grand Tour elevates the experience into something transcendent—because every sip tells a story, every window frames a chapter, and every mile deepens your sense of place.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.
—Peter White, Deadline, 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
Make Daily Work a Source of Pride Engagement deepens when people feel proud of their workplace.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Simmering pole beans in tomatoes with a little lemon juice tenderizes the vegetables and adds richness—something that actually deepens over time, so this is a great dish to make ahead and let sit in the refrigerator for a few days before serving.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
As their bond deepens, destiny draws them into a treacherous web of power that puts them on opposite ends of a struggle.
—EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Final Toast France’s Champagne region has long been synonymous with elegance, but Le Grand Tour elevates the experience into something transcendent—because every sip tells a story, every window frames a chapter, and every mile deepens your sense of place.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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Trump has been unable to follow through on his promises to apply economic sanctions as Putin intensifies his attacks on civilians in Ukraine, Boyechko added.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The decision to strip away all context intensifies its emotional weight, transforming silence into an overwhelming presence.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jen Serena’s expertise in photography enhances their work, bringing a refined sense of detail and composition to their films.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ensuring your trees are located in a spot that receives plenty of bright light throughout the day enhances the growth of your trees and encourages them to produce a good fruit set.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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This strengthens the case that a massive, hidden planet orbiting inside the disk has been shaping its structure since the system’s youth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bill strengthens protections against antisemitism and all forms of discrimination in K-12 schools by setting clear classroom standards, increasing accountability for local school agencies and establishing teacher and administrator training.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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