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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
Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
The political turmoil has deepened fractures within the PPP, with divisions between Yoon loyalists and critics threatening the party's unity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Tom Jessop of Fidelity Investments shared how the 80-year old company has had a blockchain team operational since the mid-2010s, which has deepened its understanding of this transformative technology.
—London Business School, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In the 1860s, after the Old World had deepened its grip on the New, an emissary traveled back from America to Europe to wreak some havoc of its own.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin urged the justices to let stand a ruling from the state’s top court upholding the exemption denial, pushing back on the charity’s assertion that the decision deepened a split among courts nationwide on how to assess whether a group has a religious purpose.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
The political turmoil has deepened fractures within the PPP, with divisions between Yoon loyalists and critics threatening the party's unity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Tom Jessop of Fidelity Investments shared how the 80-year old company has had a blockchain team operational since the mid-2010s, which has deepened its understanding of this transformative technology.
—London Business School, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In the 1860s, after the Old World had deepened its grip on the New, an emissary traveled back from America to Europe to wreak some havoc of its own.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin urged the justices to let stand a ruling from the state’s top court upholding the exemption denial, pushing back on the charity’s assertion that the decision deepened a split among courts nationwide on how to assess whether a group has a religious purpose.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
Adjective
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Majors was arrested and charged with three counts of third-degree assault, one count of second-degree harassment and one count of aggravated harassment, all misdemeanors.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Alaniz Pineda, of Meridian, was booked into the Ada County Jail on suspicion of five felonies: two counts of aggravated battery, with an enhancement for use a deadly weapon, and two counts of robbery.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the words of then New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni, Bar Boulud is a terrine machine, a pâté-a-palooza, dedicated to the proposition that discerning New Yorkers aren’t getting nearly enough concentrated, sculptured, gelatinous animal fat, at least not of a superior caliber.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wellness Shots Wellness shots are concentrated drinks made with juices, herbs, and spices.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each heightened the perception that the subways are unsafe.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ricky Steamboat From Clash Of The Champions 6 The intense rivalry between Ricky Steamboat and Flair produced some of the most celebrated matches in professional wrestling history.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The May 1945 bombing came on the heels of another intense U.S. firebombing campaign known as Operation Meetinghouse.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dubai Duty Free also strengthened its senior management team with eight senior managers appointed to key roles, including seven UAE nationals.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This alarming probability briefly landed the asteroid atop impact risk lists maintained by NASA and the European Space Agency, triggering planetary defense discussions and prompting intensive follow-up observations to refine the object's trajectory.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Number Purchased by Readers: 123 Crest 3D Whitestrips Teeth Whitening Kit What to Know: The Crest 3D whitening kit has 44 strips and two more intensive one-hour treatments.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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