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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 intensified
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The coming weeks could see intensified fighting, efforts to free hostages and mounting humanitarian challenges.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
These rumors intensified after he was not seen in public for several days in August, though he has since been spotted playing golf.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Protests intensified over the weekend, with rioters targeting the homes of lawmakers, ransacking and looting properties, and burning government buildings, according to media reports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
August marks deadliest month on record ever Israel's lethal attacks on Palestinian journalists in Gaza have only intensified in recent weeks.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
The military has intensified air attacks on coastal areas of the city, including Rimal.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
For its part, the US has announced military deployments in Caribbean waters near Venezuela, as well as intensified its rhetoric about drug trafficking against the Maduro government – allegations repeatedly rejected by Caracas.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Its military has since intensified its air attacks in coastal areas of the city, including Rimal.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Anadolu via Getty Images Indonesian shares slumped and the rupiah weakened as anti-government protests in Jakarta intensified, with thousands of workers demanding higher wages and lower taxes clashing with the police near the parliament building.
—Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The agencies are also gravely concerned about the threat of an intensified military offensive in Gaza City and any escalation in the conflict, which would have further devastating consequences for civilians, where famine conditions already exist.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The coming weeks could see intensified fighting, efforts to free hostages and mounting humanitarian challenges.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
These rumors intensified after he was not seen in public for several days in August, though he has since been spotted playing golf.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Protests intensified over the weekend, with rioters targeting the homes of lawmakers, ransacking and looting properties, and burning government buildings, according to media reports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
August marks deadliest month on record ever Israel's lethal attacks on Palestinian journalists in Gaza have only intensified in recent weeks.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
The military has intensified air attacks on coastal areas of the city, including Rimal.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025
For its part, the US has announced military deployments in Caribbean waters near Venezuela, as well as intensified its rhetoric about drug trafficking against the Maduro government – allegations repeatedly rejected by Caracas.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Its military has since intensified its air attacks in coastal areas of the city, including Rimal.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Anadolu via Getty Images Indonesian shares slumped and the rupiah weakened as anti-government protests in Jakarta intensified, with thousands of workers demanding higher wages and lower taxes clashing with the police near the parliament building.
—Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
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These factors deepened the disaster’s impacts and elongated the recovery process.—
Manann Donoghoe,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Moscow and Beijing have deepened their military ties in recent years by conducting joint exercises and patrols, with the most recent naval maneuvers held earlier this month in the Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An enhanced enclosure at the top of the observation tower has been added for safety purposes, city spokeswoman Rachel Murray said.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Last September, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow was adjusting its protocols for use of nuclear weapons in light of enhanced Western support for Ukraine.—
Darya Tarasova,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The drama was further heightened by Texas Republican leaders’ calls to track down, fire, or arrest the quorum-breakers.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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But this has only heightened Beijing’s suspicion of backdoors and surveillance, prompting some Chinese firms to abandon American chips altogether.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Has anyone else got any hope, especially as Chelsea are strengthened by the return of Sam Kerr from injury, the signing of Ellie Carpenter from OL Lyonnes and Alyssa Thompson set to join too?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Kiko, further west off Mexico's coast, strengthened to Hurricane Kiko in the Pacific.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tuscarawas County prosecutors charged Ruth Miller, 40, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with two counts of aggravated murder.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Over the first six months of 2025, the index shows a 21% decrease in homicides over the same period of 2024, while aggravated assaults—which includes non-fatal shootings—were down 8%.—
MARK VANCLEAVE,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Cortado, a new style of coffee drink Starbucks added earlier this year, is made with three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso and steamed milk (ristretto espresso shots are smaller and more concentrated than traditional ones).—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The gap is even more concentrated at the leadership level.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both require intense concentration, in order to be any good, and diligent practice, and both make use of imagination—which in tennis takes the form of anticipation—and creativity.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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