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Recent Examples of intensified
Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Golden State maintained the intensified defense throughout the fourth, extending the run to 41-12.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Jan. 2026
In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
The denial comes amid intensified fighting in southern Ukraine, where Russian troops have sought to push forward in recent weeks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Turns out, there might be a reason for my intensified symptoms.
—Anonymous, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
An economy that wasn’t built for so many affluent households is straining under intensified competition for scarce high-end goods, housing, and lifestyle perks, leaving many statistically rich families feeling squeezed rather than secure.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel has intensified its attacks across Lebanon, mostly in the South, where Israeli ground troops are moving northward to try to oust Hezbollah militants.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
By replacing Jaylinn Hawkins with Byard, the Patriots simultaneously upgraded their present and intensified their future need at safety.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, Emma feared her sister's captors might retaliate, putting her life at greater risk.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The latest incidents bring the number of health workers killed in March to at least 51, with more than 120 reported wounded since the escalation intensified earlier this month, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
These concerns intensified after the Arab Spring uprisings and escalated with the rise of militant organizations such as the Islamic State group.
—Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Fighting in southern Lebanese towns have intensified recently as Israel continues its ground operations.
—Alon Bernstein, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, work toward resolving the standoff intensified Friday as White House border czar Tom Homan was set to meet for the second consecutive day with a bipartisan group of senators.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Golden State maintained the intensified defense throughout the fourth, extending the run to 41-12.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Jan. 2026
In the run-up to the vote, United Nations rights monitors said Myanmar had witnessed intensified violence, repression and intimidation with civilians being threatened by both the military authorities and armed groups opposing them.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
The denial comes amid intensified fighting in southern Ukraine, where Russian troops have sought to push forward in recent weeks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Turns out, there might be a reason for my intensified symptoms.
—Anonymous, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
An economy that wasn’t built for so many affluent households is straining under intensified competition for scarce high-end goods, housing, and lifestyle perks, leaving many statistically rich families feeling squeezed rather than secure.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Among those whose commitment to Israel had intensified after October 7th, numerous sources told me, was Olitzky, Beth El’s senior rabbi.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel has intensified its attacks across Lebanon, mostly in the South, where Israeli ground troops are moving northward to try to oust Hezbollah militants.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
By replacing Jaylinn Hawkins with Byard, the Patriots simultaneously upgraded their present and intensified their future need at safety.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, Emma feared her sister's captors might retaliate, putting her life at greater risk.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The latest incidents bring the number of health workers killed in March to at least 51, with more than 120 reported wounded since the escalation intensified earlier this month, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
These concerns intensified after the Arab Spring uprisings and escalated with the rise of militant organizations such as the Islamic State group.
—Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Fighting in southern Lebanese towns have intensified recently as Israel continues its ground operations.
—Alon Bernstein, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, work toward resolving the standoff intensified Friday as White House border czar Tom Homan was set to meet for the second consecutive day with a bipartisan group of senators.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
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Last fall, the longest-ever government shutdown occurred amid an unsuccessful effort by Democrats to extend the enhanced subsidies.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mullins, with MOCannTrade, agreed that the combination of enhanced enforcement and legislative action could bring down Missouri’s hemp stores.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooperation between the countries has deepened in recent years, with the North sending troops and conventional weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her voice—newly deepened and textured—became the most important instrument in the room, the centerpiece of every song.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Verb
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Inflation fears have heightened, as has uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mental health concerns have only heightened as AI chatbots that respond to questions and generate content become more popular.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In December, a jury convicted Moore for aggravated battery to a peace officer causing great bodily harm and resisting a peace officer, per the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Eyewitness imagery strengthened that assessment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Worldpay deal also bolstered Global Payments presence in Europe and strengthened some of its offerings such as e-commerce capabilities.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The result is freshwater on one side and a highly concentrated salt solution, known as brine, on the other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the seventh year in a row, Walmart captured more money from Charlotte-area shoppers than any other grocery store, despite intense competition from local grocers like Harris Teeter and Food Lion.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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