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Recent Examples of intensified
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Josh Sisco, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Public interest in the case intensified after the local press widely reported that the father of one of the suspects served as undersecretary for governance and compliance within Rio’s state social development and human rights department.
—Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Iran has fired missiles and drones at neighboring countries in the Gulf, Israel has intensified attacks in Lebanon and strikes have reported from Cyprus to waters off of Sri Lanka.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The fear intensified last week after a Bay Area family said a 6-year-old deaf child who attended a Fremont school was detained by immigration authorities and deported along with his mother and younger brother during what was supposed to be a routine check-in visit at an ICE office in San Francisco.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
International backlash has intensified, with the United Nations General Assembly condemning Israel’s campaign and aid blockade, and groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Save the Children alleging serious legal violations.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Attacks Intensify in Iraq's Kurdistan region Attacks by Iran and its paramilitary proxies have intensified in Iraq and the country's Kurdistan region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
Diplomatic efforts have intensified, with Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, the European Union and the United Nations urging restraint and calling for talks.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Security forces deployed police and paramilitary units as clashes intensified outside the compound.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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
The settlement discussions have intensified since a trial kicked off March 2 and a final agreement could be announced in the coming days, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing confidential matters.
—Josh Sisco, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Public interest in the case intensified after the local press widely reported that the father of one of the suspects served as undersecretary for governance and compliance within Rio’s state social development and human rights department.
—Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Iran has fired missiles and drones at neighboring countries in the Gulf, Israel has intensified attacks in Lebanon and strikes have reported from Cyprus to waters off of Sri Lanka.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The fear intensified last week after a Bay Area family said a 6-year-old deaf child who attended a Fremont school was detained by immigration authorities and deported along with his mother and younger brother during what was supposed to be a routine check-in visit at an ICE office in San Francisco.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
International backlash has intensified, with the United Nations General Assembly condemning Israel’s campaign and aid blockade, and groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Save the Children alleging serious legal violations.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Attacks Intensify in Iraq's Kurdistan region Attacks by Iran and its paramilitary proxies have intensified in Iraq and the country's Kurdistan region.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
Diplomatic efforts have intensified, with Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, the European Union and the United Nations urging restraint and calling for talks.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Security forces deployed police and paramilitary units as clashes intensified outside the compound.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
Adjective
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Luminescent in-fill on the hands and markers provides enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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The enhanced powerline safety settings mean that when power goes off due to a line fault.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Geopolitical tensions deepened after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader - a move seen as a clear signal that hardliners remain firmly in control in Tehran.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Political post-mortem after post-mortem has deepened a cold war between progressives and moderates, fueling ongoing debates over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war, inflation, and the cost of living.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
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While the spike in crude prices has heightened inflation concerns, analysts see limited upside for shorter yields.—
David Finnerty,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Block’s move heightened concerns about how AI could further upend an already weak labor market; however, there are further dynamics at play, said Andy Challenger, chief revenue officer at Challenger, Gray & Christmas.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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The development effort includes strengthened safety standards built directly into the ship design.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Major oil and gas producers in the Persian Gulf region curbed output as the US-Israeli war with Iran showed no sign of resolution, while the dollar strengthened against all of its major peers.—
Robin Paxton,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The institute and federal ocean officials say those appendages, called cerata, hold the stinging cells in a concentrated form, making the slug’s sting especially potent.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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The planned listing would give public investors a stake in Ackman's investment platform, which oversees a concentrated portfolio of large-cap companies, including Brookfield, Uber and Amazon as of the end of 2025.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The United States has pledged to keep the strait open and has led intense airstrikes targeting Iran's navy and the port city of Bandar Abbas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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This intense demand is driving significant activity among niche data providers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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