as in to deepen
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensify
But that plan has yet to be released to the public, and calls for Kennedy's resignation or firing have intensified among Democrats and health experts.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Tropical moisture from Hurricane Lorena could intensify late-season monsoon activity in Arizona.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Kiko, which is moving toward Hawaii, intensified into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Summer only intensified the momentum.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Tropical moisture from Hurricane Lorena could intensify late-season monsoon activity in Arizona.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Kiko, which is moving toward Hawaii, intensified into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Summer only intensified the momentum.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
Verb
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For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Emery’s irritation has heightened throughout the last week.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Vekić, hampered by an arm injury, was serving as poorly as Gauff, which only heightened the air of desperation in Arthur Ashe Stadium.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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Today's announcement strengthens our organizations' collective vision of rewarding top talent around the world who rise to the top of historic national open championships.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee’s protections against SLAPP suits were strengthened by the 2019 Tennessee Public Participation Act, which expanded the state’s previous anti-SLAPP law.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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