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
These pressures are only intensifying as the AI boom moves from software into physical infrastructure, and demand for computing capacity grows exponentially.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 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
At a time of intensifying divisions at home, a depiction of Ecuador could offer an Edenic, new-world landscape free from the partisanship tainting Church’s New England landscapes.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 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
The river flow has shrunk dramatically since 2000, and research has shown that global warming is intensifying the dry conditions.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
But the latest administrative checks, amid intensifying scrutiny, come after Italian media revealed internal emails that were framed as evidence that the Biennale organizers had circumvented sanctions against Russia to facilitate Russia’s participation.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Short sleepers getting around six hours saw their cortisol peak after waking, intensifying the felt experience of that morning surge.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Short sleepers getting around 6 hours saw their cortisol peak after waking, intensifying the felt experience.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 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
At a time of intensifying divisions at home, a depiction of Ecuador could offer an Edenic, new-world landscape free from the partisanship tainting Church’s New England landscapes.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 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
The river flow has shrunk dramatically since 2000, and research has shown that global warming is intensifying the dry conditions.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
But the latest administrative checks, amid intensifying scrutiny, come after Italian media revealed internal emails that were framed as evidence that the Biennale organizers had circumvented sanctions against Russia to facilitate Russia’s participation.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Short sleepers getting around six hours saw their cortisol peak after waking, intensifying the felt experience of that morning surge.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Short sleepers getting around 6 hours saw their cortisol peak after waking, intensifying the felt experience.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, his ex-wife—played by Field—becomes increasingly self-reliant, heightening the strain between them.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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While lower costs could boost margins for existing developers, the technology will also lower barriers to entry, potentially heightening competition.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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It can even be grown in containers, enhancing beauty without taking up too much space.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Its long-term goal is to create a market for film rights to adaptations of literary works from the region, thereby strengthening cooperation between the film and book industries.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Beau founded the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center, which aimed to get kids involved in outdoor activities while strengthening their connection to nature and wildlife.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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