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 film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
So the Barbra connection deepens and deepens.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Magnolia Pearl, a quiet outlier in this global churn, has built a devoted following on the opposite premise—that beauty deepens with age, and value accrues through wear.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Shallots and garlic add a mild, savory bite that deepens the flavor without overpowering.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
As her fight for sobriety deepens, the line between inner demons and real monsters, blurs, culminating in a harrowing battle for survival and redemption.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Then on November 5th, the energy deepens with the Taurus Full Moon.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
China manufacturing slump deepens.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The $1 billion partnership further deepens the US government’s embrace of the country’s tech sector, which is pouring billions into building advanced AI infrastructure.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
So the Barbra connection deepens and deepens.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Magnolia Pearl, a quiet outlier in this global churn, has built a devoted following on the opposite premise—that beauty deepens with age, and value accrues through wear.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Shallots and garlic add a mild, savory bite that deepens the flavor without overpowering.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
As her fight for sobriety deepens, the line between inner demons and real monsters, blurs, culminating in a harrowing battle for survival and redemption.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Then on November 5th, the energy deepens with the Taurus Full Moon.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
China manufacturing slump deepens.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The $1 billion partnership further deepens the US government’s embrace of the country’s tech sector, which is pouring billions into building advanced AI infrastructure.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The smaller field heightens the importance of precision, especially for a team missing its most creative players.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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This approach enhances production efficiency, cinematic quality and creative flexibility.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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These drones can combine echolocation with inertial and other sensor data through the use of sensor fusion, which enhances situational awareness and navigation dependability in challenging circumstances.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Deepens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepens. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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