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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
Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The coming weeks could see intensified fighting, efforts to free hostages and mounting humanitarian challenges.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The budget stalemate has intensified as Democrats feel betrayed by earlier spending cuts that Republicans passed on party lines.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Forecasters say Gabrielle, which rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 3 storm Monday morning, will pass well east of Bermuda, leaving high waves and rough surf the main issue for the island.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Meteorologists have warned of life-threatening conditions after Super Typhoon Ragasa rapidly intensified over the Philippine Sea and reached sustained winds of over 165 mph — the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
John Gomez, the family’s attorney, said the alleged bullying intensified when Gabriel accidentally shared a video with his Snapchat contacts that included nude images of himself, KSND reported.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The marches, however, intensified.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its long-range strikes on Ukraine.
—ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
As litigation in the celebrity scandal space has intensified, defendants are often deploying new strategies, with some going on the offensive, working to beat accusers to the court of public opinion.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The coming weeks could see intensified fighting, efforts to free hostages and mounting humanitarian challenges.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Despite the stumble, Davis showed charisma and rhythm as the competition intensified.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The budget stalemate has intensified as Democrats feel betrayed by earlier spending cuts that Republicans passed on party lines.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Forecasters say Gabrielle, which rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 3 storm Monday morning, will pass well east of Bermuda, leaving high waves and rough surf the main issue for the island.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Meteorologists have warned of life-threatening conditions after Super Typhoon Ragasa rapidly intensified over the Philippine Sea and reached sustained winds of over 165 mph — the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
John Gomez, the family’s attorney, said the alleged bullying intensified when Gabriel accidentally shared a video with his Snapchat contacts that included nude images of himself, KSND reported.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The marches, however, intensified.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its long-range strikes on Ukraine.
—ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
As litigation in the celebrity scandal space has intensified, defendants are often deploying new strategies, with some going on the offensive, working to beat accusers to the court of public opinion.
—Liane Jackson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
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Beijing has also deepened defense partnerships in its neighborhood, notably making inroads in military sales to Indonesia and Malaysia, a recent Lowy Institute report found.—
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22 Sep. 2025
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Later, reading researcher Saiful Islam’s book on the fabric’s legacy deepened her commitment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Imaging infrared provides enhanced target discrimination, and a semi-active laser enables the weapon to track an airborne laser designator or one on the ground.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Democrats are holding firm on demands that any legislation must include an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced tax credits, which are currently set to expire at the end of the year.—
Erin Doherty,Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thinking Long-term Della Valle has for years voiced his belief in a long-term approach — heightened and reflected by his decision to delist the group last year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tensions have heightened between Tehran and Washington since June, when the United States joined Israel and attacked Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day war between Israel and Iran.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Narda has strengthened, but remains south of Baja, California.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fortune’s reporting shows top executives probe for authenticity, motivation, and self-awareness—areas strengthened by Welch’s reframing advice—not weakened by exit signals or defensive answers.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Smith is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, concealing the death of another and tampering with evidence.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, police said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Disinfect with Hydrogen Peroxide While bleach is an acceptable cleaner for many surfaces, there are some surfaces where bleach could potentially corrode if too highly concentrated or if left too long.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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And because methane is a greenhouse gas, each crater releases a concentrated amount of it into the atmosphere.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Watching the Ryder Cup at an open-air golf course presents a whole different challenge, and attendees were warned to be ready for an intense security operation on Friday.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In aviation, iridium-tipped electrodes are used in high-performance spark plugs, providing longer service life and reliable ignition under intense conditions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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