as in intensifying
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 deepening
Hostilities between the two Korean leaders have been simmering this year as North Korea has appeared to have intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthened ties with Russia, deepening widespread concern in the West over the isolated nation’s direction.
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Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The rabbi and priest who attend their wedding are veterans, too, deepening the play’s message that patriotism comes first.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Accountability makes for meaningful action Business sustainability requires persistence, consistency, and deepening of effort as interim goals are met, new processes are codified, and a level of competency and skill is achieved.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
This hands-on empathy fosters decisions that align business strategies with genuine customer needs, deepening brand trust and loyalty.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
When the Biden administration came into office, key European partners were determined to gain autonomy from the United States while deepening economic ties with China.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
By creating a sense of urgency and community, brands can drive sales while deepening customer relationships.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The rabbi and priest who attend their wedding are veterans, too, deepening the play’s message that patriotism comes first.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Accountability makes for meaningful action Business sustainability requires persistence, consistency, and deepening of effort as interim goals are met, new processes are codified, and a level of competency and skill is achieved.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
This hands-on empathy fosters decisions that align business strategies with genuine customer needs, deepening brand trust and loyalty.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
When the Biden administration came into office, key European partners were determined to gain autonomy from the United States while deepening economic ties with China.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
By creating a sense of urgency and community, brands can drive sales while deepening customer relationships.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Soon after, around the 1870s, breach-loading magazine rifles became more commonplace, further enhancing snipers’ capabilities.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Active ILMs could also provide flexible and adaptable joints for robotics-enhancing functionality.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This means enhancing models with better signals to help predict fraud with even greater precision and strengthening the security of consumer access to financial data through multifactor authentication and biometrics.Jess Turner, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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