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
The format escalates through semi-finals and a final scheduled for June 25, intensifying constraints to simulate high-pressure competitive conditions.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
There are several reasons why Russia is intensifying its infiltration missions now.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The first is an intensifying focus on terroir, as both producers and consumers zero in on parcel, village and sub-zone.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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
These numbers make Idaho a clear test of how national rhetoric and intensifying immigration enforcement track with public sentiment in places that have the most to lose.
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Lisa Meierotto,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
There are several reasons why Russia is intensifying its infiltration missions now.
—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The first is an intensifying focus on terroir, as both producers and consumers zero in on parcel, village and sub-zone.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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.
—
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
These numbers make Idaho a clear test of how national rhetoric and intensifying immigration enforcement track with public sentiment in places that have the most to lose.
—
Lisa Meierotto,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
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Far from diversifying away from China, Europe is deepening its dependencies.
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Like its predecessor 30 Rock, that constant patter defines the show’s tone by heightening its world into near absurdity, all while remaining grounded in the emotional realities of its characters.
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The president, who has repeatedly described himself as a Knicks fan, had attended Game 3, prompting heightening security concerns and extra security measures for attendees.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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There are many claims about what the Japanese towel roll stretch does, such as correcting posture, aligning the spine, strengthening the core, and promoting weight loss.
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Both trends increase demand for high-quality healthcare data, strengthening IQVIA's position as an indispensable partner to the pharmaceutical industry.
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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