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
This problem often intensifies once business leaders decide to scale their AI solutions and move them into production.
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Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Israeli forces seized a 12th-century Crusader castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel intensifies its farthest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite a nominal ceasefire.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Redistricting war intensifies primary races The passage in November of Proposition 50, which redesigned congressional districts to favor Democrats, has intensified the primary races in those areas.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Martinez de Castro says South Florida’s limited supply of luxury waterfront real estate only intensifies the demand.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along their rising costs to consumers.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
The flowers’ blue color intensifies with the summer sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
If geomagnetic activity intensifies enough, the northern lights may become visible across higher-latitude regions, including parts of Alaska, Canada and portions of the northern United States.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Israeli forces seized a 12th-century Crusader castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel intensifies its farthest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite a nominal ceasefire.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
Redistricting war intensifies primary races The passage in November of Proposition 50, which redesigned congressional districts to favor Democrats, has intensified the primary races in those areas.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Martinez de Castro says South Florida’s limited supply of luxury waterfront real estate only intensifies the demand.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along their rising costs to consumers.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
The flowers’ blue color intensifies with the summer sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
If geomagnetic activity intensifies enough, the northern lights may become visible across higher-latitude regions, including parts of Alaska, Canada and portions of the northern United States.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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OpenAI deepens Amazon ties watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Pelley’s exit deepens the turmoil at the leading newsmagazine, where several employees have clashed with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over the show’s editorial direction under its new corporate owner, Paramount Skydance, the company run by technology scion David Ellison.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Reducing onboard noise, therefore, improves the effectiveness of the vessel’s surveillance equipment and enhances operating conditions for the crew.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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All that support undoubtedly strengthens a campaign.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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