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
Behind the scenes, though, a scramble has been intensifying to hold together a fragile coalition politically and tenuous competition financially.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
But i-Ready is facing mounting backlash, and the revolt is intensifying as parents question how much time children spend on screens at school.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Then there was the intensifying need to move beyond talking about climate change to tangible, measurable action.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Still, the budget fight is intensifying.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
How a congressional map gets drawn Redistricting fights have been intensifying nationwide since Texas’ unprecedented mid-decade redistricting ruling, yet the process behind drawing congressional maps, and who controls it, remains largely opaque.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
The conflict has already sent physical crude and key fuel prices surging, threatening higher inflation and intensifying the risk of a global recession.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Ken Griffin and Zohran Mamdani's latest feud is intensifying after the billionaire said NYC's mayor put him in harm's way for including his penthouse in a video last month to promote his newest tax initiative.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This year, the designation comes as debates over the role of religion, particularly Christianity, in public life have been intensifying across Texas as Republican leaders push for Ten Commandments displays and mandatory Bible readings in public schools.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
But i-Ready is facing mounting backlash, and the revolt is intensifying as parents question how much time children spend on screens at school.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Then there was the intensifying need to move beyond talking about climate change to tangible, measurable action.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Still, the budget fight is intensifying.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
How a congressional map gets drawn Redistricting fights have been intensifying nationwide since Texas’ unprecedented mid-decade redistricting ruling, yet the process behind drawing congressional maps, and who controls it, remains largely opaque.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
The conflict has already sent physical crude and key fuel prices surging, threatening higher inflation and intensifying the risk of a global recession.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Ken Griffin and Zohran Mamdani's latest feud is intensifying after the billionaire said NYC's mayor put him in harm's way for including his penthouse in a video last month to promote his newest tax initiative.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This year, the designation comes as debates over the role of religion, particularly Christianity, in public life have been intensifying across Texas as Republican leaders push for Ten Commandments displays and mandatory Bible readings in public schools.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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While one-person shows are often built to showcase an actor’s shape-shifting skills, Lowe’s script, Meltzer’s direction and Rosenberg’s performance use the many supporting characters as a means of deepening Moses’ story.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Hotel rooms remain available, as do tickets to most games, heightening fans’ frustrations.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Unlike most forms of hantavirus, which spread from rodents to humans, Andes is the only strain that is able to transmit from person to person, heightening fears about how outbreaks could unfold under the right conditions.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck said property tax reform is important to Senate Democrats, as well as provisions strengthening collective bargaining for first responders.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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This creates an immersive experience that allows viewers at home to feel part of the action as well, strengthening the overall sense of community.—
Christine Mortag,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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