as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
Maintaining the house's expansive gardens requires intensive effort.
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Recent Examples of intensive
Meta is also making major investments in geothermal technology as a less fossil fuel–intensive way to generate power.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
Apex scavengers are disproportionately affected by activities like intensive livestock production, land use changes and the wildlife trade.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Disability Belongs also plans to hold a second in-person intensive focused on unscripted content later this year.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 June 2025
This led authorities to issue an AMBER Alert for the missing child, launching an intensive investigation involving New Castle County Police, Maryland State Police and the FBI.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
Apex scavengers are disproportionately affected by activities like intensive livestock production, land use changes and the wildlife trade.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Disability Belongs also plans to hold a second in-person intensive focused on unscripted content later this year.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 June 2025
This led authorities to issue an AMBER Alert for the missing child, launching an intensive investigation involving New Castle County Police, Maryland State Police and the FBI.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensive
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During the 1995 heat wave, many of the casualties were seniors who didn’t have family or neighbors to check in on them, especially those living in high-rise buildings where the heat was particularly intense.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The long jump was not the only field event that delivered intense competition.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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With so many players in the game, the competition is simultaneously fierce and toothless.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Winds, too, were fierce, gusting up to 70 mph at the lakefront, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The Manchester City striker is one of the global game’s most ferocious and intelligent goalscorers.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Now, she’s added another competitive event to her list of favorites: F1, or Formula 1, largely considered the world's most ferocious and high-tech form of auto racing.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The company began airing games from Major League Baseball in 2022 and has a deeper deal with Major League Soccer as well.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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And because of that, it’s shielded us from the terrible things that happen downstream in the supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 July 2025
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Vegas bounced back from a terrible loss to the Fever with an 86-68 win over the Sun on Sunday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Intensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensive. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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