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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 intensifies
The flowers’ blue color intensifies with the summer sun.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
However, fragrance intensifies with your body heat, so apply it in the creases of your elbows, knees and neck for a longer-lasting scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Winter intensifies the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Its residents will also be awaiting further attacks, as Ukraine intensifies its campaign to disrupt the Russian oil industry and deprive the Kremlin of crucial funding for its war machine.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Mexico arrests cartel leader amid widening gang crackdown Mexico’s military arrested a top cartel leader in a raid involving more than 500 troops, the country’s security minister announced on Monday, as President Claudia Sheinbaum intensifies her gang crackdown.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Chronic conditions magnify the strain For pet owners managing a dog or cat with a chronic health condition — arthritis, allergies, dental disease or similar issues — the financial pressure intensifies considerably.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lots of overnight successes grapple with fame on their follow-up album, and this subject matter intensifies Kahan’s already self-effacing lyricism.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
However, fragrance intensifies with your body heat, so apply it in the creases of your elbows, knees and neck for a longer-lasting scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Winter intensifies the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Its residents will also be awaiting further attacks, as Ukraine intensifies its campaign to disrupt the Russian oil industry and deprive the Kremlin of crucial funding for its war machine.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Mexico arrests cartel leader amid widening gang crackdown Mexico’s military arrested a top cartel leader in a raid involving more than 500 troops, the country’s security minister announced on Monday, as President Claudia Sheinbaum intensifies her gang crackdown.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Chronic conditions magnify the strain For pet owners managing a dog or cat with a chronic health condition — arthritis, allergies, dental disease or similar issues — the financial pressure intensifies considerably.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lots of overnight successes grapple with fame on their follow-up album, and this subject matter intensifies Kahan’s already self-effacing lyricism.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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The nostalgia trip deepens into adolescent memories of 2000s tech touchpoints.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Today’s energy heightens your emotions, intuition and mental sensitivity, making conversations feel uncomfortably layered.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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By using ultra-resolution upscaling and LUT tonal balancing, Coco enhances clarity while retaining natural textures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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White curtains offer a clean, fresh backdrop that enhances the vibrancy of bright pops of color in your home without competing for attention.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Similarly, Texas requires a valid photo ID for filing deeds, and strengthens notary regulations by prohibiting notaries from sealing documents if the person signing is not physically present.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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This move strengthens our wellness design leadership and reflects our focus on expanding capabilities, not just geography.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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