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
But i-Ready is facing mounting backlash, and the revolt is intensifying as parents question how much time children spend on screens at school.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
In August 2019, Lori and Chad moved to Rexburg, Idaho, and their relationship only intensified.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Then there was the intensifying need to move beyond talking about climate change to tangible, measurable action.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick referenced a previous interaction with Wasserman Schultz, signaling that political rivalries could intensify if both enter the race for District 20.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
In August 2019, Lori and Chad moved to Rexburg, Idaho, and their relationship only intensified.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Then there was the intensifying need to move beyond talking about climate change to tangible, measurable action.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick referenced a previous interaction with Wasserman Schultz, signaling that political rivalries could intensify if both enter the race for District 20.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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These are the services that reduce harm and support reintegration, unlike arrests that only deepen instability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 left Moscow shunned on the global stage and heavily reliant on Beijing for trade due to Western sanctions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Everything in this screen world is heightened, slightly off-kilter, but entirely plausible (with the exception being Ruby’s wretched body, still burning after all these years).—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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To heighten this risk even further, more than half of employees admit to integrating AI tools with other work systems using APIs, without IT department approval or oversight.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Ensuring 100% availability is the stitch in time for strengthening the storage infrastructure for business continuity.—
Eric Herzog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In 2025, 250 professionals benefited from technical training programs to strengthen local crews as demand grows.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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