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as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled intensely to master the language of her adopted country
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as in extremely
to a great degree
the senate race was intensely close
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Recent Examples of intensely
Stomach paralysis caused both eating and drinking to be intensely painful for Talei.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Both played a key role in bringing the two sides together, were present at varying times throughout the 21 hours of inconclusive talks, and have been working intensely to move the process forward.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Growing at a rate of around one to two feet per year, these fast-growing shrubs max out at around 10 feet in height, and are hardy enough to grow in moist soil, sun or light shade, and areas with intensely cold winters.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
The American Persimmon is often used in landscaping for its durability, exceptional wind resistance, and intensely sweet, rich flavor.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
His talent fuses perfectly with an intensely competitive nature.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the legislative proposals in the FDA’s budget justification would let domestic manufacturers of generic drugs challenge brand drug patents a month before foreign companies, a major advantage in an intensely competitive process.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
In regions with intensely cold winter temperatures, plants may take on a purple hue in winter before turning blue green again in spring.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
The joint campaign has focused intensely on destroying and degrading Iran's missile defenses, but Tehran has retained the capability to hit back across the region.
—Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Both played a key role in bringing the two sides together, were present at varying times throughout the 21 hours of inconclusive talks, and have been working intensely to move the process forward.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Growing at a rate of around one to two feet per year, these fast-growing shrubs max out at around 10 feet in height, and are hardy enough to grow in moist soil, sun or light shade, and areas with intensely cold winters.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
The American Persimmon is often used in landscaping for its durability, exceptional wind resistance, and intensely sweet, rich flavor.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
His talent fuses perfectly with an intensely competitive nature.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the legislative proposals in the FDA’s budget justification would let domestic manufacturers of generic drugs challenge brand drug patents a month before foreign companies, a major advantage in an intensely competitive process.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
In regions with intensely cold winter temperatures, plants may take on a purple hue in winter before turning blue green again in spring.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
The joint campaign has focused intensely on destroying and degrading Iran's missile defenses, but Tehran has retained the capability to hit back across the region.
—Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensely
Adverb
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For Rory McIlroy, the trek toward getting a second Masters championship got a little bit harder.—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some hurts Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen never returned because of a lower-body injury after being knocked hard into the boards by Hartman late in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Only 11% of respondents were extremely comfortable using AI, whereas 25% were not comfortable at all using the technology.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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These mid-rise jeans are extremely soft, crafted from 98 percent cotton.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps 20 or more people work intensively with little direction.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Still, what makes this tour so incredibly memorable is that the political rhetoric — which was very much stamped with a seal of approval by the crowd in San Francisco — is accompanied by some of the most life-affirming and powerful rock ‘n’ roll ever created.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although incredibly small, these structures can have powerful effects on the human body.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Precede the yelp with a cluck, and listen intently for half a minute or so.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Words of Affirmation For kids who listen intently and speak sweetly, your loving words matter most.—
Gail Cornwall,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And be sure to shop around diligently for rates and lenders, which has also been shown to result in a below-average mortgage rate for borrowers.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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With progress made during the meeting, negotiators are expected to continue working diligently toward an agreement.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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All told, the destructive flooding killed at least 136 people along a several-mile stretch of the river, raising questions about how things went so terribly wrong.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Things aren’t going terribly well as of late for the Prius.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Intensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensely. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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