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
And those farmers are horribly disillusioned by this intensifying deflation and depression that spreads after 1873.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The United States has imposed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives, intensifying pressure on President Daniel Ortega and his co-president wife, Rosario Murillo, over a mounting record of human rights abuses.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Different 'tools' if diplomacy fails Vance did not rule out military fighting intensifying before the war ends, if months of negotiations fail to produce a deal.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The forces reshaping the Chesapeake Bay — warming seas, intensifying storms, acidifying waters — are global in origin.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Then, your celestial ruler, Venus, will make an opposition to Pluto, intensifying tensions between your personal life and career demands.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday's annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Japan’s prime minister courted Pacific island nations at a summit in Tokyo aimed at keeping them out of Beijing’s orbit, underscoring an intensifying rivalry between the Asian powers.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
With peace talks deadlocked and battlefield progress stalled, the two sides have been exchanging intensifying aerial attacks.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 June 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The United States has imposed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives, intensifying pressure on President Daniel Ortega and his co-president wife, Rosario Murillo, over a mounting record of human rights abuses.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Different 'tools' if diplomacy fails Vance did not rule out military fighting intensifying before the war ends, if months of negotiations fail to produce a deal.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The forces reshaping the Chesapeake Bay — warming seas, intensifying storms, acidifying waters — are global in origin.
—Serena C. McIlwain, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Then, your celestial ruler, Venus, will make an opposition to Pluto, intensifying tensions between your personal life and career demands.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The outrage has reverberated across the country ahead of Wednesday's annual Ni Una Menos protest in downtown Buenos Aires, amplifying demands for government action and intensifying criticism of President Javier Milei.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Japan’s prime minister courted Pacific island nations at a summit in Tokyo aimed at keeping them out of Beijing’s orbit, underscoring an intensifying rivalry between the Asian powers.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
With peace talks deadlocked and battlefield progress stalled, the two sides have been exchanging intensifying aerial attacks.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Robots learn virtually LG is also deepening its push into robotics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Today's top stories Israel and Iran committed yesterday to stop attacking each other, just hours after exchanging missile fire and heightening tensions across the Middle East.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Tensions between Iran and Israel have been heightening over Lebanon, said Maziar Motamedi at Al Jazeera.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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As America celebrates 250 years, Longwood Gardens continues to evolve by modernizing its grounds, enhancing its displays and honoring du Pont's vision of conservation.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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No player free from credible suspicions of performance-enhancing-drug use has ever hit more dingers in a single season.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Raman said her administration would focus on lowering housing costs, protecting renters, reducing homelessness, improving city services, strengthening emergency response systems, supporting small businesses and fighting to retain jobs in the entertainment industry.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The Putah Fire in Yolo County reached 45% containment Wednesday afternoon as firefighters reported no significant new growth and continued strengthening containment lines as red flag conditions moved in, Cal Fire said in an update Wednesday afternoon.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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