as in to deepen
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 intensify
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have increased significantly since 2000, intensifying public concern.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
This would have intensified the vibrations beyond the levels engineers expected.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Seen in this light, Russia could intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure – both to weaken defenses and to apply psychological and economic pressure.
—Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The flavors are intensified by the spicy mint chutney on the side.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
This would have intensified the vibrations beyond the levels engineers expected.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Seen in this light, Russia could intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure – both to weaken defenses and to apply psychological and economic pressure.
—Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The flavors are intensified by the spicy mint chutney on the side.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Both prove facile stabs at deepening their male counterparts.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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What’s Next: The Fed, Earnings, and More Tariff Talk As investors look forward, the focus shifts to a few catalysts that could either stabilize markets or deepen the decline: The Federal Reserve’s next moves, a fresh batch of economic data, Russia Ukraine Peace talks, and the ongoing trade war.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Check out the slam dunk deals below that’ll enhance the game-viewing experience and keep sports lovers fed and hydrated.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Economic warning signals have increasingly been tripped in recent weeks as the Trump administration’s sweeping policy changes across major areas of the economy have heightened uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The postponement of a key CDC vaccine advisory meeting, as well as the cancellation of a Food and Drug Administration advisory meeting to select the next strain of flu vaccine have only heightened anxiety.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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In addition to rosemary oil, this formula also contains plant proteins that strengthen the hair (leading to less breakage—something that can make your hair appear thinner) and hydrating ceramides.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Nixon’s EPA, President Teddy Roosevelt created the national parks, George H.W. Bush strengthened the Clean Air Act and George W. Bush set tougher rules on diesel truck emissions and the first guidelines for mercury pollution from power plants.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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