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
If fully earned, the award would materially increase Musk's voting power from his roughly 13% stake, intensifying debate over governance and succession.
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Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But Tesla also faces intensifying competition from the big Detroit automakers and particularly from China.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
All the while, Russia is intensifying its battlefield offensive.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And when global crises are intensifying, incrementalism isn’t enough.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But there are reasons to believe that rapidly intensifying hurricanes won’t continue to get worse — or even become the norm.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
However, with the AI race intensifying, Microsoft appears eager to differentiate itself.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko can be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite the strong results, Cambricon acknowledged intensifying competition in the AI chip sector, with only Nvidia maintaining an absolute advantage in the market.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
But Tesla also faces intensifying competition from the big Detroit automakers and particularly from China.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
All the while, Russia is intensifying its battlefield offensive.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And when global crises are intensifying, incrementalism isn’t enough.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But there are reasons to believe that rapidly intensifying hurricanes won’t continue to get worse — or even become the norm.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
However, with the AI race intensifying, Microsoft appears eager to differentiate itself.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko can be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Despite the strong results, Cambricon acknowledged intensifying competition in the AI chip sector, with only Nvidia maintaining an absolute advantage in the market.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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Europe stands united in expression of deep concerns and must commit to the deployment of ever-deepening concerns moving forward.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Beijing has been steadily deepening its presence in Brazil through investments in critical areas such as energy, agriculture and food security, defense, advanced technology, automobile manufacturing, a joint satellite program, and strategic infrastructure such as ports.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Structural Problems Hold Companies Back From Compliance Regulators now expect real-time transparency, strong internal controls and proactive risk management—yet most organizations remain unprepared, heightening their exposure to enforcement actions.—
Nosa Omoigui,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In theatrical Leo, the love planet brings passion and flair, heightening our desire for affection and adoration.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other states, including California, Montana, Idaho and North Dakota, have similar laws enhancing sentences for repeat felony offenders.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Efforts should also prioritize public education, reducing stigma, and strengthening support for families and schools caring for individuals with autism.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The National Hurricane Center has reduced the system’s development odds to just a 20% chance of strengthening over the next two days and a 20% chance within the next seven days.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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