as in to deepen
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 intensify
As competition intensifies across the AI industry, Anthropic is betting that powerful models do not have to arrive without safeguards.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
The concern reportedly intensified after Barron was said to have formed a close relationship with a woman in London.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
The forces reshaping the Chesapeake Bay — warming seas, intensifying storms, acidifying waters — are global in origin.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said, a grim toll as officials intensify efforts to slow the disease discovered weeks late.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
The concern reportedly intensified after Barron was said to have formed a close relationship with a woman in London.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
The forces reshaping the Chesapeake Bay — warming seas, intensifying storms, acidifying waters — are global in origin.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said, a grim toll as officials intensify efforts to slow the disease discovered weeks late.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Just to the west, sunset occurs as the partial eclipse deepens.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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But buying individual stocks generally carries greater financial risks than buying a basket of diversified securities — and those risks are heightened in the early days of an IPO, Ritter said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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During heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding is heightened, especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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The national initiative is awarding more than $10 million to help small businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen their local communities, a spokesperson from the grant program said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Not only does the brand’s shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so clean and look so shiny, but both formulas are also jam-packed with strengthening ingredients—avocado oil, olive oil, milk thistle, and growth-stimulating rosemary—that make the combo genuinely feel like a worthwhile luxury.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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