intensifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of intensify
as in deepens
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 intensifies Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed the delegation and European advisors for Patriot air defenses, a winter support package and long-term security guarantees as Russia intensifies drone strikes across Ukrainian cities. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The Grand Canyon’s vast, mile-deep landscape may appear timeless, but two devastating disasters have recently struck the iconic natural wonder as the climate crisis intensifies extreme weather. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Over the coming years, NASA’s VIPER rover, the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT drilling package, and the Japan-India LUPEX rover are expected to arrive at the moon’s south pole, as the race to find water sources intensifies. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026 The challenge of proximity becomes more serious when a storm rapidly intensifies. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Doing so helps prevent soggy bottoms and intensifies the domed top, made possible by baking in alternating cups. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists. — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 24 July 2026 The Chinese Communist Party purged another top official Tuesday, as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption drive. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Platner's withdrawal caps days of turmoil that had engulfed his campaign and intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to quickly coalesce around an alternative candidate. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
  1. deepens
  2. heightens
  3. enhances
  4. strengthens
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  • The measure targets Central Valley and Central Coast lands facing strict groundwater pumping limits, offering a lifeline for growers as climate change deepens droughts.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This is the rare prequel that deepens and complicates the world of the original — and the rare lower-budget sequel that manages to look and sound great years later.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong’s camera never intrudes, lending grace and honesty to the character studies, while Jung Jae-il’s ravishing piano and string score heightens the emotions without becoming manipulative.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • With a hot war raging in Ukraine, these journalists don’t want to ask for anyone’s sympathy, which in turn heightens their alienation and frustration.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • Most of us love the ways technology enhances our connection with family, friends and colleagues in ways once unimaginable.
    — Nadine Hack, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Adding water inside the aluminum eggs further enhances the armor’s performance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • Personalized recognition builds trust, strengthens belonging and creates cultures where people choose to do their best work.
    — Candy Fernandez, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The additional crew also strengthens Folsom’s ability to work with neighboring agencies, including the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and Cal Fire, on wildfires and other major incidents, Lawlor said.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens

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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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