1
as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled intensely to master the language of her adopted country
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2
as in extremely
to a great degree
the senate race was intensely close
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensely
Adverb
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Replace air filters regularly to improve airflow and prevent the furnace from working harder than necessary.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Hamilton pressed Baker hard, but without any trace of theatrics or posturing.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Under normal storm conditions, the risk to trees is extremely low.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The police chief also told the outlets that the house was extremely dirty, telling WTAE that dog and rodent feces were building up on the floor and that the family members might be suffering from a hoarding disorder.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Those numbers would be incredibly helpful for the Bucks, but the 12.5 minutes per game between Middleton’s current production and that extrapolation have never felt further apart.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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And then, as natives of Los Angeles watching these catastrophic fires, where scores of friends are losing their homes, the future remains incredibly uncertain and the stress level high.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Shade liked watching birds but was also listening intently to the dial-up modem’s buzz.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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These words are all associated with a very large vehicle.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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But the whole thing is oppressive and, in an odd way, not very interesting.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Cardinal Lawrence — Conclave When this selection process kicked off, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence was well-liked and respected but not making waves or campaigning terribly hard to assume the top brass.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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No doubt Long and her fellow editorialists might respond that owing to the desperate poverty that was the norm in China not terribly long ago, the Chinese tend to save the fruits of their exports.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Prioritizing accessibility, the app is highly customizable to meet the unique requirements of healthcare and research organizations.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Washington isn’t an explosive offense but a highly efficient unit.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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When exposed to too much salt, plants may lose their ability to produce chlorophyll and photosynthesize.1 This can cause plants to turn completely brown, or the browning may be limited to leaf tips or the side of the plant that’s facing the salty roadway or sidewalk.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Blues should have realized this too but did not match their intensity.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Intensely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensely. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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