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
Belarus now imprisons 28 journalists as President Lukashenko intensifies a crackdown on press freedom.
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Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The investigation intensifies Authorities continued interviewing the teenagers and examining digital evidence.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Or the government might set aside its differences with Hezbollah as Israel intensifies its campaign in Lebanon.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
The bills have landed as debate over the future of data center regulation intensifies across the state.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The trend intensifies labor shortages across industries, including construction, health care and education, as more workers reach retirement age.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
As competition intensifies globally, executives said the next phase of growth will depend on balancing aggressive user acquisition strategies with broader content ambitions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Loss intensifies family dynamics.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The investigation intensifies Authorities continued interviewing the teenagers and examining digital evidence.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Or the government might set aside its differences with Hezbollah as Israel intensifies its campaign in Lebanon.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
The bills have landed as debate over the future of data center regulation intensifies across the state.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The trend intensifies labor shortages across industries, including construction, health care and education, as more workers reach retirement age.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
As competition intensifies globally, executives said the next phase of growth will depend on balancing aggressive user acquisition strategies with broader content ambitions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Loss intensifies family dynamics.
—Tiffany Aliche, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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As capabilities improve and adoption deepens, the researchers write, the red will grow to fill the blue.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Set in London and Spain, the story unfolds across six episodes — Wright directed the first three — and cleverly heightens the tensions sometimes experienced in in-law relationships.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Inflation The war only heightens the importance of the upcoming inflation data.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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One year, for example, the tour helped fund a picnic area accessibility project organized by the nonprofit For the Love of the Lake; this year’s beneficiary is White Rock Lake Conservancy, which preserves and enhances White Rock Lake Park.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mimicking the qualities of a natural environment within a high-rise, the design enhances workplace well-being and fosters a connected experience.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The location also strengthens the company’s ability to coordinate both local and long-distance relocations while maintaining direct oversight of equipment and personnel.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The win not only snaps a three-game losing streak but also strengthens UCF’s NCAA Tournament resume with Selection Sunday a few days away.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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