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
Set during a bleak Arctic winter, the mystery deepens with the strange death of an elderly woman and another shocking murder.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
That gap, however, is expected to close as capabilities improve and adoption deepens.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
To see her personal memories rescued, returned and celebrated by strangers on the internet only deepens what this moment represents.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Poet-activist Andrea Gibson and their partner Megan Falley confront Andrea’s incurable ovarian cancer diagnosis as cameras follow them, exploring how this journey deepens their love and appreciation for life.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The death penalty law deepens this contradiction, pushing Israel further along a trajectory that some analysts have described as democratic backsliding.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Sharing these discoveries with fellow gardeners deepens our sense of connection and joy.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
During aging, the cheese's flavor deepens, and regular piercing—a technique where metal rods or needles are inserted into the cheese—helps air circulate through the cheese, promoting mold growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
That gap, however, is expected to close as capabilities improve and adoption deepens.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
To see her personal memories rescued, returned and celebrated by strangers on the internet only deepens what this moment represents.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Poet-activist Andrea Gibson and their partner Megan Falley confront Andrea’s incurable ovarian cancer diagnosis as cameras follow them, exploring how this journey deepens their love and appreciation for life.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The death penalty law deepens this contradiction, pushing Israel further along a trajectory that some analysts have described as democratic backsliding.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Sharing these discoveries with fellow gardeners deepens our sense of connection and joy.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
During aging, the cheese's flavor deepens, and regular piercing—a technique where metal rods or needles are inserted into the cheese—helps air circulate through the cheese, promoting mold growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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Sounds like a rounding error, but the extra couple of percentage points of creamy fat is what really intensifies the flavor.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The last quarter moon intensifies frustrations today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The effect heightens the romanticism of characters who are no longer lost to us in translation.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cancer Neptune in Cancer heightens emotional sensitivity and nostalgia for home, family and heritage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The zero gravity effects here work extremely well and there's a genuine good-naturedness on display that enhances the true silliness of the moment.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Murphy made a similar assertion in his Wednesday ruling, also claiming that the Supreme Court not immediately lifting the blocks on ending TPS for Haiti and Syria before justices hear those arguments strengthens his ruling.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move throughout Hawaiiuntil Thursday morning but will pick up intensity on Thursday afternoon as the Kona storm strengthens.—
Dakota Smith,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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