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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 deepened
Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Google Cloud's deepened partnership with NTT Data signals that competition extends beyond workloads, instead influencing how enterprises structure their AI transformations.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Christine Fernando, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
The dynamic only deepened as gun ownership expanded.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Mary said that Stella deepened the experience for everyone.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
From Jess Judith to Jools Lebron, here’s how beauty grounds us and how this residency deepened our connection to culture, memory, and ourselves.
—Natasha López, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Carey discovered an immediate connection to Locock’s script, which deepened after learning about the filmmaker’s neurodivergence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
This deepened connection can enhance company culture and loyalty while also stimulating the local economy.
—John Krpan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That journey has deepened my appreciation for the importance of representation and the need to redefine leadership in more inclusive and authentic ways.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
What might otherwise be a straightforward creepy historical novel is deepened by these uncanny phrasings, and Ravn’s attention to the social bonds in this world.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Google Cloud's deepened partnership with NTT Data signals that competition extends beyond workloads, instead influencing how enterprises structure their AI transformations.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
His affection for sunflowers deepened after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
—Christine Fernando, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
The dynamic only deepened as gun ownership expanded.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Mary said that Stella deepened the experience for everyone.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
From Jess Judith to Jools Lebron, here’s how beauty grounds us and how this residency deepened our connection to culture, memory, and ourselves.
—Natasha López, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Carey discovered an immediate connection to Locock’s script, which deepened after learning about the filmmaker’s neurodivergence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
This deepened connection can enhance company culture and loyalty while also stimulating the local economy.
—John Krpan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That journey has deepened my appreciation for the importance of representation and the need to redefine leadership in more inclusive and authentic ways.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
What might otherwise be a straightforward creepy historical novel is deepened by these uncanny phrasings, and Ravn’s attention to the social bonds in this world.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Verb
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The southern resident population faces exceptional challenges that have intensified reproductive failures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its long-range strikes on Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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He was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, police said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Henry Mesker, 25, was the second person to accept the plea agreement and plead guilty to one count of aggravated assault, court records said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zarutska, 23, died in a public knife attack on Charlotte Area Transit System’s Lynx Blue Line in late August, and her death heightened discussions about safety on and near the city’s public transit.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several individuals have faced professional consequences for public comments about Kirk's death, and security has been heightened at related locations.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Bank for International Settlements warns that sudden redemptions, in a concentrated market, could force issuers to sell T-bills quickly, pushing yields higher and amplifying volatility.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Originally intended to replace the existing F-22, the NGAD plane is planned to have enhanced stealth, weapon-carrying ability, and also a ‘loyal wingman’ drone.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pyongyang has continued to exercise significant control over the population and severely restrict the rights and freedoms of its population, and that has only gotten more intense over the last decade.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This question — which strikes at the heart of a perennial issue in American politics, frequently reignited by recurring mass shootings — sparked an intense partisan divide.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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These examples show that more protections need to be established and strengthened, advocates say.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement The flurry of updates came three days after Robinson was arrested following an intensive hunt for Kirk's killer.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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Doing this requires massive system level integration and is resource intensive.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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