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
The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.
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Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
China intensifies its push for solid-state battery infrastructure The industrial supply chain for all-solid-state batteries is still in its early stages, and production costs remain relatively high.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health officials say flu season typically intensifies in January and February, but the early spike in cases could signal a longer and more severe season than usual.
—Justin Adams, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The heat then intensifies until all combustible items in the room reach their ignition point and catch fire.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Plants turn completely red in fall and the color only intensifies through winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 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
Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
China intensifies its push for solid-state battery infrastructure The industrial supply chain for all-solid-state batteries is still in its early stages, and production costs remain relatively high.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health officials say flu season typically intensifies in January and February, but the early spike in cases could signal a longer and more severe season than usual.
—Justin Adams, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The heat then intensifies until all combustible items in the room reach their ignition point and catch fire.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Plants turn completely red in fall and the color only intensifies through winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – McRib mystery deepens as McDonald's is sued over what's really inside.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, shares could surge as Uber deepens its foray into AV technology, offering an opportunity to improve its margins.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Companies have been bolstering identity security defenses as AI heightens the sophistication of cyberattacks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gentle honesty strengthens bonds and protects our tender hearts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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For example, where local markets are stable enough, such as in Colombia, cash assistance is a highly cost-effective solution that helps communities meet food and other basic needs and strengthens local economies.—
Ciaran Donnelly,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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