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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
Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As the war in Ukraine escalated and the enmity between Moscow and its Western rivals deepened, Lukashenko's apparent hesitance to fully commit to the conflict seems to have bought him some level of freedom from retaliation.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The Lingua Franca as a Double-Edged Sword Sociologist Pierre Bourdieu deepened Fanon’s approach, describing language as a form of symbolic capital.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In the roughly three decades since, Aniston’s love of dogs has only deepened.
—Gabby Shacknai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
His refusal to allow independent investigations into corruption scandals involving his wife and other high-ranking officials has further deepened the divide between the president and his adversaries.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
As a result, Australia rerouted those exports and deepened ties with the United States.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Many sales have been going all week long, but some have deepened their discounts or thrown in even more freebies to entice you to fish out your wallet.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As the war in Ukraine escalated and the enmity between Moscow and its Western rivals deepened, Lukashenko's apparent hesitance to fully commit to the conflict seems to have bought him some level of freedom from retaliation.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The Lingua Franca as a Double-Edged Sword Sociologist Pierre Bourdieu deepened Fanon’s approach, describing language as a form of symbolic capital.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In the roughly three decades since, Aniston’s love of dogs has only deepened.
—Gabby Shacknai, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
His refusal to allow independent investigations into corruption scandals involving his wife and other high-ranking officials has further deepened the divide between the president and his adversaries.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
As a result, Australia rerouted those exports and deepened ties with the United States.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Many sales have been going all week long, but some have deepened their discounts or thrown in even more freebies to entice you to fish out your wallet.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
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Majors, who’d previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment.Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral were found guilty of aggravated murder, and Alejandro Míguez of complicity.Reuters, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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And actor Mark Hamill went into lockdown on Tuesday as the fire intensified.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, fruit juices tend to be a more concentrated source of sugar than whole fruits.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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There could be more a lot more research on these concentrated new products.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Any unease was heightened by the crowd remarking on a blaze that appeared to only march forward.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Existing norms of deterrence still operate, even if they are being tested, and so direct, large-scale military conflict between major adversarial states is unlikely, although the risks are heightened.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moody interior spaces are burrowed into the hillsides and have an almost cave-like quality enhanced by lumpy carve-outs in the concrete walls and ceilings.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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That will be especially important because China in recent years has strengthened ties with a belligerent Algiers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team’s roster has been strengthened this season with the arrival of rookie forwards Dominique Petrie and Britta Curl-Salemme, as well as Canadian defender Claire Thompson on the back end.Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Read More: How Leaked Police Interviews with Benjamin Netanyahu Became ‘The Bibi Files’ The only other Gaza City hospital with a NICU, Al-Sahaba hospital, operates under limited capacity, and is only able to offer basic level one care to infants— those without complex or intensive medical needs.Juwayriah Wright, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company also provides intensive and critical care units; cardiovascular, digestive disease, neurosciences, musculoskeletal and obstetrics services; and outpatient services like physical therapy.Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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