as in deepening
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 intensifying
Regulatory pressures are intensifying, Larson noted, with shifting requirements and a changing geopolitical backdrop making compliance a moving target.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
As multinational drugmakers flood China in search of deals, competition is intensifying, and valuations are rising sharply, according to VCs and other observers.
—Brian Yang, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel’s war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon also is intensifying, while the disruption of the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf has upended the global economy.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Traders have rapidly shifted expectations in recent days as surging energy prices, rising import costs and intensifying stagflation fears rattled global markets.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The new machine is designed to restore its operational reach in the intensifying drone war in Ukraine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Planning for the attack began days beforehand, the FBI said, intensifying on March 9.
—Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The show also lands at a moment of intensifying international demand for distinctive ensemble dramas rooted in strong local milieus but built around recognisable genre engines.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
As multinational drugmakers flood China in search of deals, competition is intensifying, and valuations are rising sharply, according to VCs and other observers.
—Brian Yang, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel’s war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon also is intensifying, while the disruption of the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf has upended the global economy.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Traders have rapidly shifted expectations in recent days as surging energy prices, rising import costs and intensifying stagflation fears rattled global markets.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The new machine is designed to restore its operational reach in the intensifying drone war in Ukraine.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Planning for the attack began days beforehand, the FBI said, intensifying on March 9.
—Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The show also lands at a moment of intensifying international demand for distinctive ensemble dramas rooted in strong local milieus but built around recognisable genre engines.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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At the same time, the company is deepening its integration of artificial intelligence.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The latest data was published in the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s yearly economic indicators report, which offered an overall bleak picture of the Bay Area economy, including declining buying power among residents and deepening office vacancies in the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The rapid warm-up is creating the unstable atmosphere needed for supercell development, heightening the hail and severe thunderstorm risk.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Major reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin remain well below average, the agency’s latest data shows, heightening concerns about water availability across the region.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The program delivers on the government’s Plan for Change, supporting economic growth through defense investment while strengthening national security.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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That includes strengthening its internal culture, refining legal strategy, and maintaining clear standards around results and professional integrity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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