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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
The high-profile races for governor and Congress are consuming almost all of Florida’s political oxygen, but Broward and Palm Beach counties are battlegrounds for some intensely competitive primary and general election contests for the state Senate and state House of Representatives.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Research on decision making shows that people tend to feel potential losses more intensely than equivalent gains.
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Vin Sonpal,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Because of its shallow depth, the quake was felt intensely across much of Venezuela, including Caracas, where residents described some of the strongest shaking in decades.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Symptoms of the disease include yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), intensely itchy skin, white-colored stools, fatigue and weight loss weight without trying.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
It’s complemented by Vitamin E and algae, a duo that eliminates frizz, intensely hydrates, softens, plumps, and adds luster.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
McKenzie was elevated to the vice president role in the same general period that Musk became intensely hands-on with Raptor development, according to LinkedIn.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Water Bearers can also be intensely contrarian, often taking a position that opposes yours simply for the sake of shaking things up.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
An open-sided viewing carriage engages the senses even more intensely—but hold onto your hat tightly and pack a light jacket.
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Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Research on decision making shows that people tend to feel potential losses more intensely than equivalent gains.
—
Vin Sonpal,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Because of its shallow depth, the quake was felt intensely across much of Venezuela, including Caracas, where residents described some of the strongest shaking in decades.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Symptoms of the disease include yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice), intensely itchy skin, white-colored stools, fatigue and weight loss weight without trying.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
It’s complemented by Vitamin E and algae, a duo that eliminates frizz, intensely hydrates, softens, plumps, and adds luster.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
McKenzie was elevated to the vice president role in the same general period that Musk became intensely hands-on with Raptor development, according to LinkedIn.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Water Bearers can also be intensely contrarian, often taking a position that opposes yours simply for the sake of shaking things up.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
An open-sided viewing carriage engages the senses even more intensely—but hold onto your hat tightly and pack a light jacket.
—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensely
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In heat waves, Aid stations could be hard-pressed to manage everyone affected.
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Add liquid ingredients and ice, seal and shake hard.
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Now, multiple residents are left worried about what's to come next week with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast.
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Despite being the fourth largest economy in the world — the home of Hollywood and Silicon Valley — California’s budget is extremely dependent on the state’s most prosperous residents.
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.
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By the end of the seventeenth century, sassafras had become one of the primary exports of the early English colony of Jamestown, and the aromatic bark was harvested intensively for shipment to European markets.
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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The producers are amazing, the writers are amazing, the director's amazing and Netflix has been nothing but incredibly supportive.
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The peacocks continue to screech in the distance, while Charli leans on the railing and stares out intently at the Los Angeles skyline.
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Burke has pleaded not guilty and followed the Wednesday hearing intently, nodding along as the judge spoke.
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.
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This could look like a very specific cut of a sleeve of a shirt that nods to that time.
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Just be sure to diligently shop around for accounts before making a decision, as even minor interest rate differences among banks can add up to substantial earnings differences over time.
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By updating ordinances in advance, and diligently collecting information about any data center proposals that are made, local officials and citizens can protect the best interests of their communities.
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In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who own property.
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But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.
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“Intensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensely. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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