as in to deepen
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensify
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have increased significantly since 2000, intensifying public concern.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
This would have intensified the vibrations beyond the levels engineers expected.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Seen in this light, Russia could intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure – both to weaken defenses and to apply psychological and economic pressure.
—Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The flavors are intensified by the spicy mint chutney on the side.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
This would have intensified the vibrations beyond the levels engineers expected.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Seen in this light, Russia could intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure – both to weaken defenses and to apply psychological and economic pressure.
—Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
The flavors are intensified by the spicy mint chutney on the side.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This has deepened anxieties over China's economic future, already on shaky ground because of a property sector crunch, mounting local government debt and a host of other challenges.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hawaii represented one of the most significant strategic spots on the globe, enhancing power projection across the Pacific, east or west, and bolstering the defensive perimeter of any Pacific nation that controlled it.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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But that central role also means Nvidia is widely viewed as a bellwether for the broader tech sector, meaning expectations were heightened heading into Wednesday’s report.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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To heighten the comparison even further, the films’ directors, James Cameron (back row, sixth from left) and Kathryn Bigelow (second row, third from right), just so happened to be ex-spouses.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The ideal workout regimen incorporates both aerobic and resistance training exercises to strengthen both fiber types.8 Joint Impact Cycling, whether on an upright, recumbent, or outdoor bike, is a no-impact aerobic exercise.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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The New Zealand dollar strengthened to trade at 0.565 against the greenback.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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