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 year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The launch comes amid intensifying competition.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Rainfall events are also intensifying; nearly 90% of US cities experienced an increase in hourly rainfall rates since 1970, according to a 2024 analysis from Climate Central.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
If the program is allowed to expire, as the standoff between Republicans and Democrats in Congress remains unsolved as of Monday morning, millions could be affected, including homeowners who would not be able to get coverage at a time when disaster season is intensifying.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
October begins with a profound shift in energy as Mercury joins Mars in Scorpio on October 6, sharpening our minds and intensifying our communication.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Viral outrage, administrative investigations and threats to cut state or federal funding to schools can all contribute to an intensifying climate of fear of retribution that constrains educators’ ability to teach freely.
—Laura Gail Miller, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Saturday advisory reported that the tropical depression became a tropical depression with sustained winds of 35 mph after intensifying from a potential tropical cyclone.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Israel's military campaign in Gaza has only shown signs of intensifying over recent months, and efforts to negotiate a peace appear all but stalled.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The launch comes amid intensifying competition.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Rainfall events are also intensifying; nearly 90% of US cities experienced an increase in hourly rainfall rates since 1970, according to a 2024 analysis from Climate Central.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
If the program is allowed to expire, as the standoff between Republicans and Democrats in Congress remains unsolved as of Monday morning, millions could be affected, including homeowners who would not be able to get coverage at a time when disaster season is intensifying.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
October begins with a profound shift in energy as Mercury joins Mars in Scorpio on October 6, sharpening our minds and intensifying our communication.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Viral outrage, administrative investigations and threats to cut state or federal funding to schools can all contribute to an intensifying climate of fear of retribution that constrains educators’ ability to teach freely.
—Laura Gail Miller, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Saturday advisory reported that the tropical depression became a tropical depression with sustained winds of 35 mph after intensifying from a potential tropical cyclone.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Israel's military campaign in Gaza has only shown signs of intensifying over recent months, and efforts to negotiate a peace appear all but stalled.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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Street concerts and underground gatherings offer a rare hint of hope for the many young Russians who have grown disheartened by Moscow’s prolonged war and deepening repression.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Duties include building a successful practice of deepening client relationships, along with advising clients on brokerage activity.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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January’s energy is heightening your creative side and invites a playful, loving energy into your interactions.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who’s cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Beyond transactions, New World Realty remains active in charitable initiatives and local events, strengthening the ties that have defined its legacy for more than three decades.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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