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 for Rezvan and Sana, their wary glances signal their growing exasperation with their parents’ rules, which are only about to intensify.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Some of the Democrats who spoke with Axios allege that longstanding discrimination and suppression within the organization are intensifying under the current leadership.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
As climate change intensifies, the urgency for businesses to adopt transparent and accountable practices has never been greater.
—Richard Howells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Some of the Democrats who spoke with Axios allege that longstanding discrimination and suppression within the organization are intensifying under the current leadership.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
As climate change intensifies, the urgency for businesses to adopt transparent and accountable practices has never been greater.
—Richard Howells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In 2018, Ruffini launched Moncler Genius, which aimed to deepen the brand’s cultural relevance in the digital era, via pioneering collaborations with British talents such as Craig Green, Jonathan Anderson, Richard Quinn and Simone Rocha.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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Picture a family gathering that deepens relationships—father to daughter and wife to husband.Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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This will allow telcos to establish themselves as trusted partners in their business customers’ digital transformation, enhancing engagement and boosting retention while remaining profitable, innovative and resilient for years to come.Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tensions are further heightened by China's assertive posture toward Taiwan and neighboring nations in the South China Sea, as well as Beijing's support for Russia's military-industrial complex.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Their sea adventures are heightened by vivid style (Byron Howard is the animation director and Kevin Webb and Amy Lawson Smeed serve as heads of animation) and striking visual effects (supervised by Carlos Cabral and Kyle Odermatt).Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Closing visibility gaps, strengthening governance and building resilience can ensure that identity infrastructures not only meet today’s needs but are ready for whatever the future brings.Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Since using it, she’s noticed considerably less hair fall, thanks to strengthening castor oil and various plant extracts that help provide a healthy environment for hair to thrive.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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