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
The explosions intensified hour by hour.
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Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Stocks tumbled and the dollar rallied as military strikes intensified across the Middle East, sending oil to its biggest surge in four years and stoking concern that faster inflation could weigh on the global economy.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
That pride isn’t likely to evaporate with the loss of senior leadership, and may intensify as other options narrow.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s because somatic shaking could in some instances trigger flashbacks, intensify panic, or overwhelm someone’s capacity to self-regulate, Erez says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Stocks tumbled and the dollar rallied as military strikes intensified across the Middle East, sending oil to its biggest surge in four years and stoking concern that faster inflation could weigh on the global economy.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
That pride isn’t likely to evaporate with the loss of senior leadership, and may intensify as other options narrow.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s because somatic shaking could in some instances trigger flashbacks, intensify panic, or overwhelm someone’s capacity to self-regulate, Erez says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Name your needs so trust grows and closeness deepens naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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This pattern has deepened under the Financial Oversight and Management Board’s tenure.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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The two countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration earlier this month, solidifying a commitment to strengthen the supply chains for critical minerals and enhance collaboration surrounding advancements in areas like artificial intelligence.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Riley's killing in February 2024 heightened tensions in the national debate over immigration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, intensified federal immigration enforcement actions in Southern California have heightened tensions across school communities, prompting district leaders to reiterate policies aimed at protecting student access to campuses.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pozzo joined as deputy CEO in July 2025, alongside a 25-million-euro capital increase to strengthen the balance sheet and support the company’s strategic reset.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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