as in to intensify
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 deepen
The strip has witnessed a surge in displacement due to a deepening humanitarian crisis with no sight of a truce between Israel and Hamas after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and subsequent negotiations collapsed last month.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The deal encompasses gasoline, hybrid and electric power trains, deepening the giant automakers’ alliance.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Goldwater, through its complaint, is attempting to deepen those rights by arguing that some private conversations are protected as well.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The deal encompasses gasoline, hybrid and electric power trains, deepening the giant automakers’ alliance.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Goldwater, through its complaint, is attempting to deepen those rights by arguing that some private conversations are protected as well.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Instead, arresting homeless people often deepens their poverty, increases displacement and diverts public funding away from the real solution – stable, affordable housing.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter future attacks, the U.S. and its allies view Iran's intensifying rhetoric as likely to heighten regional tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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This stuff is a powerful oxidizer that, while not flammable by itself, will accelerate and intensify combustion of rubber balloons, clothing, hair, skin, eye tissue and other things that burn when used around open flames such as bongs, joints, and cigarettes.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Part of that facelift involved enhancing the fan experience, since taxpayers contributed $135 million overall to the project and 57% of ticket holders are either new fans or attended for the first time in 2024.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Auroral activity has been heightened since last year, when the sun reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, which is a catalyst for coronal mass ejections and solar flares that contribute to stronger auroral activity.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration has also heightened deportation efforts — but Giordano said what city and department officials have been saying for months: Phoenix police do not enforce immigration laws and do not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The only power play Newcastle has left is to keep Isak and strengthen in other areas, with midfield and defence key too.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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While Italy aims to strengthen its vital connection to Sicily, China has been systematically building the world's highest bridges.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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