intensifying

verb

present participle of intensify
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 Huge challenges remain, however, with European companies facing intensifying competition from China. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Emergency services have been battling wildfires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. — Muhammad Hatta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 But the race to build the best autonomous robotics solution is intensifying. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The vote also took place against a backdrop of intensifying crackdowns on press freedom. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Summary Major League Baseball's push for a salary cap is intensifying, fueled by recent record-breaking franchise sales. — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Getting ahead in the burgeoning industry could also boost China’s standing in the intensifying competition with the US on artificial intelligence and advanced technology. — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Investing in new coal infrastructure also threatens to accelerate climate change, intensifying extreme heat and natural disasters. — Veronica Eady, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Yet research carried out by The Athletic shows the trend is rapidly intensifying. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
  1. deepening
  2. heightening
  3. enhancing
  4. strengthening
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  • Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond brands and filmmakers, InnoAsia is deepening ties with technology firms and international markets.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepening
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  • The remarks drew activist groups to rally outside WNBA games, heightening tensions inside arenas, and became grist for MAGA influencers such as competitive swimmer turned political activist Riley Gaines.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Gradually, the story’s impact started to affect Eckert, with every passing day heightening the scrutiny.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightening
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  • The stakes are high, with victory on the track bringing in prize money and enhancing the team’s attractiveness to sponsors like Petronas and Microsoft.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana became the first to pass a film tax incentive, enhancing it in 2002; New Mexico and Georgia followed with their own programs.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • There is a possibility that the strengthening El Niño weather event creates a mild early winter in northeast Asia which reduces demand, Drinkwater said.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources.
    — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthening

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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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