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
Immigration enforcement officers have recently intensified efforts to deliver on President Trump’s promise of mass deportations.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Sunscreen Sunburn isn’t just a beach problem—UV rays intensify at high altitudes, making mountain sun protection crucial.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
While some in Venice have voiced support for the upcoming wedding, opposition has intensified in recent days.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified in the wake of President Donald Trump ordering the U.S. military to strike three sites in Iran on Sunday.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Sunscreen Sunburn isn’t just a beach problem—UV rays intensify at high altitudes, making mountain sun protection crucial.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
While some in Venice have voiced support for the upcoming wedding, opposition has intensified in recent days.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified in the wake of President Donald Trump ordering the U.S. military to strike three sites in Iran on Sunday.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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The fractures that divided Senate Republicans before the bill text was released on June 16 remain – or have deepened – now that the details are clear.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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The distribution agreement deepens the collaboration between TF1 and Netflix, which already co-produce series together, including Les Combattantes, L’Agence and Tout le bleu du ciel.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Thoughtful packaging enhances brand perception, encourages repeat purchases and boosts word-of-mouth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These gothic elements enhance the book’s central preoccupations of trust, fidelity, and the difficulty of fully knowing another person—or oneself.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Lost for nearly 50 years and never fully restored, its fragmented reels and sudden leaps only heighten the silent era’s disorienting psychosis.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The impact of this powerful novel is heightened by Golden Voice narrator Nicholas Boulton’s keen understanding of its author’s purposes.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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At Go Behavioral, a team strengthened by BCBA, clinical psychologists, and RBT professionals helps children work on developing skills by breaking them down into small, manageable steps, which are then reinforced consistently.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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According to the 2024 People’s Climate Vote, 80% of people globally want their countries to strengthen climate commitments, and over two-thirds support a fast transition from fossil fuels.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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