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 as the strikes intensified, targeting infrastructure and killing ordinary citizens, many Iranians began to conclude that the attacks were not merely a war against the regime but a war against the nation itself.
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Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Russia has been intensifying its bombing campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as ceasefire talks between the two nations have floundered.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 4 July 2025
Many recipes use chicken bouillon (Knorr brand typically) to intensify the savoriness of the poblano sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
While the scandal has intensified scrutiny of incentives for local productions, the 40 percent tax rebate program for international film and television shoots in Italy remains unaffected.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
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Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Russia has been intensifying its bombing campaign against Ukraine in recent weeks as ceasefire talks between the two nations have floundered.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 4 July 2025
Many recipes use chicken bouillon (Knorr brand typically) to intensify the savoriness of the poblano sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
While the scandal has intensified scrutiny of incentives for local productions, the 40 percent tax rebate program for international film and television shoots in Italy remains unaffected.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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His remarks signal that military co-operation between Moscow and Pyongyang is likely to deepen.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Although generative AI fuels the potential for automation to eliminate jobs, AI can also enhance technical, creative, legal and business roles, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Still, this latest phase in the White House’s trade war heightens the threat of potentially more severe tariffs that’s been hanging over the global economy.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The tension between the state and Trump heightened at the end of May, before the state's track and field championship, which saw a trans athlete take first place in two girls' events.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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For example, strengthening your biceps can enhance your ability to perform a pull-up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Knowing whether the solution keeps your headcount neutral or—better yet—helps net some efficiency only strengthens your argument.—
Dave Merkel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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