as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepens
This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.
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Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The wellness experience deepens with Rituais Natureza Curativa, which leads six days of immersive ceremonies.
—Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The setting sun will leave Blue Ghost without a power source, and its batteries will slowly deplete as the dark night deepens.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
In doing so, the series not only offers a more nuanced holistic view of the city but broadens, complicates and ultimately deepens its insistence on empathy in an uncertain and unjust world.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Working together not only lightens the load but also deepens your bond, building resilience against whatever life throws your way.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That absurd result deepens a split between state courts that require religious entities to conform to stereotypes to qualify for the 'religious purposes' exemption and those that do not.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
If the strict viewpoints on the school’s grounds deepens your understanding via limitations, these vignettes expand things to remind you that Nickel does not exist in a vacuum, nor does the past ever stay solely in the past.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The wellness experience deepens with Rituais Natureza Curativa, which leads six days of immersive ceremonies.
—Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The setting sun will leave Blue Ghost without a power source, and its batteries will slowly deplete as the dark night deepens.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
In doing so, the series not only offers a more nuanced holistic view of the city but broadens, complicates and ultimately deepens its insistence on empathy in an uncertain and unjust world.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Working together not only lightens the load but also deepens your bond, building resilience against whatever life throws your way.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That absurd result deepens a split between state courts that require religious entities to conform to stereotypes to qualify for the 'religious purposes' exemption and those that do not.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
If the strict viewpoints on the school’s grounds deepens your understanding via limitations, these vignettes expand things to remind you that Nickel does not exist in a vacuum, nor does the past ever stay solely in the past.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.New York Times Games, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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