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
Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.
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The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Melissa intensifies to Cat 5 ⛈️ Jamaica is bracing for impact, as Melissa, now a Category 5 hurricane, barrels toward the Caribbean island nation.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The recent fossil find intensifies the discussion about the differing ecological roles of early hominin species.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
As public anger intensifies crucial questions about the next steps remain unanswered.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Neptune retrograde in Pisces sharpens spiritual intuition, and the Sun entering Scorpio on the 22nd intensifies your pursuit of authenticity.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Throughout the month, a Scorpio stellium (Mars, Mercury entering Scorpio on the 6th, and the Sun on the 23rd) intensifies your career and legacy sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Despite these differences, the underlying dynamic between the two time periods is similar – in both cases, political polarization intensifies public scrutiny of educators.
—Laura Gail Miller, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Melissa intensifies to Cat 5 ⛈️ Jamaica is bracing for impact, as Melissa, now a Category 5 hurricane, barrels toward the Caribbean island nation.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The recent fossil find intensifies the discussion about the differing ecological roles of early hominin species.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
As public anger intensifies crucial questions about the next steps remain unanswered.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Neptune retrograde in Pisces sharpens spiritual intuition, and the Sun entering Scorpio on the 22nd intensifies your pursuit of authenticity.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Throughout the month, a Scorpio stellium (Mars, Mercury entering Scorpio on the 6th, and the Sun on the 23rd) intensifies your career and legacy sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Despite these differences, the underlying dynamic between the two time periods is similar – in both cases, political polarization intensifies public scrutiny of educators.
—Laura Gail Miller, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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So the Barbra connection deepens and deepens.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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That imprimatur greatly heightens their appeal.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The smaller field heightens the importance of precision, especially for a team missing its most creative players.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Saab states that this enhances multi-domain situational awareness, enabling naval commanders to make faster, more informed decisions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The buoyant spirit is also aided by Karla Grotting’s effervescent choreography, the Seuss-faithful designs of Tom Butsch and David Kay Mickelsen, and a nine-piece pit orchestra that enhances the moods with some effective musical underpinning beneath the dialogue.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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