as in intensifies
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 deepens
But in my experience, that often just deepens divides.
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Jay Feldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
China’s economic slowdown deepens.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Toasting the tomato paste deepens its flavor by caramelizing the sugars.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Smoky lap cheong deepens an Amatriciana made with egg noodles sourced from nearby Yat Tung Chow Noodle Factory.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
This decision undermines basic constitutional protections and deepens the climate of intimidation against both immigrants and people of color.
—Norma Chavez-Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Many men disconnect from their family to get a reprieve from these sentiments, which deepens the drift.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The O’Brian books, of course, are wonderful and essentially focus on a single relationship that develops, matures and deepens throughout the novels.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Jay Feldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
China’s economic slowdown deepens.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Toasting the tomato paste deepens its flavor by caramelizing the sugars.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Smoky lap cheong deepens an Amatriciana made with egg noodles sourced from nearby Yat Tung Chow Noodle Factory.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
This decision undermines basic constitutional protections and deepens the climate of intimidation against both immigrants and people of color.
—Norma Chavez-Peterson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Many men disconnect from their family to get a reprieve from these sentiments, which deepens the drift.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The O’Brian books, of course, are wonderful and essentially focus on a single relationship that develops, matures and deepens throughout the novels.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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Venus outshines the star by a factor of 120 to 1, and yet their proximity for several mornings intensifies the contrasting yellow-white of the planet and bluish white of the star.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Valuation — Expensive, But Deserved Here is where the discussion intensifies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But in an era in which proximity to a city center heightens exchange value, gentrifiers simply have a better leg to stand on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accomplishing this will pave the way for AI agents to hit the mainstream in a safe way that enhances our lives rather than exposes us to risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The material enhances performance The team elucidated the material’s mechanism through a series of experimental analyses, including solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy, electron spin resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the end, whether this designation strengthens national unity or deepens cultural divides will depend less on what the law says and more on how the nation chooses to live it out.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Carry This entails holding weight while walking, which helps to improve posture and stability, strengthens grip, and works the shoulders, upper back, core and hips.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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