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Recent Examples of intensified
Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
The denial comes amid intensified fighting in southern Ukraine, where Russian troops have sought to push forward in recent weeks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Turns out, there might be a reason for my intensified symptoms.
—Anonymous, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
An economy that wasn’t built for so many affluent households is straining under intensified competition for scarce high-end goods, housing, and lifestyle perks, leaving many statistically rich families feeling squeezed rather than secure.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Read the full story on the intensified push to end the war in Ukraine.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
With intensified scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders, how do organizations prepare for sustainability assurance and build confidence to stand behind their sustainability numbers?
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mina Haque, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Since late January, the harsh cold has has not only intensified demand for home heating oil but also natural gas and electricity.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Domestically, arrests have intensified.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Microsoft has plunged 17% since the start of 2026, suffering in the broader pullback away from technology stocks as fears of artificial intelligence disruption have intensified.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Advertisement But even as the partisan clashes intensified, lawmakers in both parties acknowledged that public tolerance for a DHS shutdown could erode quickly once the effects reach travelers and communities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Industry concentration intensified as three to four platforms captured roughly 70% of subscriptions and viewing activity across markets, indicating the sector is consolidating around a small group of leading services.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
As the exchange intensified, Bondi turned to documents in front of her and accused Lieu of focusing on Epstein to distract from crime in his district.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Last year proved the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians since Russia’s invasion, with 2,514 deaths — 31% more than in 2024 — as aerial attacks intensified.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
The denial comes amid intensified fighting in southern Ukraine, where Russian troops have sought to push forward in recent weeks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Turns out, there might be a reason for my intensified symptoms.
—Anonymous, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
An economy that wasn’t built for so many affluent households is straining under intensified competition for scarce high-end goods, housing, and lifestyle perks, leaving many statistically rich families feeling squeezed rather than secure.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Read the full story on the intensified push to end the war in Ukraine.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
With intensified scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders, how do organizations prepare for sustainability assurance and build confidence to stand behind their sustainability numbers?
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
But while the model shifted toward authenticity, the pressure intensified.
—Mina Haque, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Since late January, the harsh cold has has not only intensified demand for home heating oil but also natural gas and electricity.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Domestically, arrests have intensified.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Microsoft has plunged 17% since the start of 2026, suffering in the broader pullback away from technology stocks as fears of artificial intelligence disruption have intensified.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Advertisement But even as the partisan clashes intensified, lawmakers in both parties acknowledged that public tolerance for a DHS shutdown could erode quickly once the effects reach travelers and communities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Industry concentration intensified as three to four platforms captured roughly 70% of subscriptions and viewing activity across markets, indicating the sector is consolidating around a small group of leading services.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
As the exchange intensified, Bondi turned to documents in front of her and accused Lieu of focusing on Epstein to distract from crime in his district.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Last year proved the deadliest for Ukrainian civilians since Russia’s invasion, with 2,514 deaths — 31% more than in 2024 — as aerial attacks intensified.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
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In the meantime, the Danish firm is also investing in enhanced cable protection technology, according to Offshore Energy.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Celsius also touted its partnership with PepsiCo, allowing annual contract value to double, enhanced execution and international expansion as a significant long-term opportunity.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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But throughout this first season, the show’s writers have added to and enriched Martin’s material in ways that have deepened the characters and the meaning.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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China also is a critical enabler of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and has reportedly deepened its cooperation with Moscow, particularly for dual-use components and critical minerals used in Russian drone production.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Two shows, much of it improvised, will be staged at The Conrad in La Jolla next Sunday and that heightened, in-the-moment energy transmits to the audience.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The polarized response to the Super Bowl halftime show was heightened by the president signaling his strong distaste for Bad Bunny both before and after the game.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bullpen will also be strengthened with the additions of Matt Strahm, Nick Mears and Alex Lange this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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My own passage into and back out of unbelief—one marked by a close reading of works that earlier illiberal societies had attempted to suppress on religious grounds—has strengthened my liberal commitments.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Meatpackers have long been a focus of criticism for being too concentrated and have paid hundreds of millions to settle price fixing and antitrust lawsuits.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Success required a large, concentrated buildup and tactical surprise, Zaluzhnyi said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The employee, a mother of two teen girls, warned about the filters and said the pressure on teen girls is intense.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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