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Recent Examples of intensified
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 May 2026
In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
In a recent report BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said pressure on BYD’s profit margins had intensified.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Those concerns have intensified following the Paris Agreement on Ukraine, which sees a British military deployment after any future ceasefire.
—Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Once Mexico scored the tournament’s first goal early in the starting half, the energy only intensified.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
An aid worker with Mercy Corps told the AP that drone attacks have intensified across el-Obeid in recent days, targeting gatherings of people in the city.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The United States has also intensified pressure on Iran by enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, citing Tehran’s threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil and natural gas exports.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
In the second half of May, Russia intensified its attacks against Kyiv, launching dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones in a matter of hours on some nights.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Speculation intensified in late May.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Adjective
The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 May 2026
In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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
Verb
While trust in the program may be damaged due to the case against one of their colleagues, the staff in recent days has only intensified their presence in communities, Mavronis said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
In a recent report BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said pressure on BYD’s profit margins had intensified.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Those concerns have intensified following the Paris Agreement on Ukraine, which sees a British military deployment after any future ceasefire.
—Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Once Mexico scored the tournament’s first goal early in the starting half, the energy only intensified.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
An aid worker with Mercy Corps told the AP that drone attacks have intensified across el-Obeid in recent days, targeting gatherings of people in the city.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The United States has also intensified pressure on Iran by enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, citing Tehran’s threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil and natural gas exports.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
In the second half of May, Russia intensified its attacks against Kyiv, launching dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones in a matter of hours on some nights.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Speculation intensified in late May.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
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Some scientists have speculated that Heliconius’ extended adulthood is due to the insects consuming an enhanced diet, rather than relying purely on carbohydrates like other butterflies.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Premium Large Format screens also provide enhanced experiences.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The sheer scale of COVID’s spread has vastly deepened science’s understanding of the ways that viruses continue to affect the human body long after the initial illness has passed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Often, the difficulties in interacting with them will only become apparent once the relationship has deepened.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That sense of contrast was further heightened by the building’s formidable history.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The individuals have been charged with one or a combination of offenses including simple assault, conspiracy, theft, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, riot and others.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Zelenskyy also informed Trump about how Ukraine's position along the eastern front line has improved and strengthened.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Recent policy developments have further strengthened California’s position in the emerging fusion sector.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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But then all three regions experienced soaring summer temperatures and extreme heat spikes, which translated to more-concentrated, very flavorful grapes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The most important implication of their postmodern thesis is a broadening of the opportunity set away from the concentrated US-technology-growth trade that defined the previous cycle.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Being in the C-suite is a high-pressure job with long hours, board responsibilities, and intense scrutiny.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Within the hour, all firefighters were called off the roof and out of the building because of the danger posed by the intense flames and the ammonia leak.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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