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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People walk past the Korea Exchange (KRX) building, as stock markets in Asia as a whole have been affected by the intensifying political turmoil over president Yoon Suk Yeol's role in martial law, in Seoul, South Korea, on 9 December, 2024.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The position competitions and battles for roster spots will begin in July before intensifying in August.
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Joseph Person,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
This comparison has intensified since the Iran war cut off oil and gas supplies to Asia, which will take months to recover from.
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Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But heatwaves are also intensified by climate change.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The position competitions and battles for roster spots will begin in July before intensifying in August.
—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
This comparison has intensified since the Iran war cut off oil and gas supplies to Asia, which will take months to recover from.
—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But heatwaves are also intensified by climate change.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Connection deepens as the nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership forms a supportive sextile to intense Pluto in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
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What deepened the economic ruin was a collapse in consumer spending, driven by sudden, widespread uncertainty about future income.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
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Astrologers often view the full moon as an ideal moment to focus on goals, release what no longer serves you and channel heightened energy into your dreams.
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Communicate early, and friendships strengthen naturally.
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Practical choices now strengthen long-term confidence.
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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