as in deepens
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 intensifies
Martinez de Castro says South Florida’s limited supply of luxury waterfront real estate only intensifies the demand.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along their rising costs to consumers.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
The flowers’ blue color intensifies with the summer sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
If geomagnetic activity intensifies enough, the northern lights may become visible across higher-latitude regions, including parts of Alaska, Canada and portions of the northern United States.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
However, fragrance intensifies with your body heat, so apply it in the creases of your elbows, knees and neck for a longer-lasting scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Winter intensifies the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along their rising costs to consumers.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
The flowers’ blue color intensifies with the summer sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
If geomagnetic activity intensifies enough, the northern lights may become visible across higher-latitude regions, including parts of Alaska, Canada and portions of the northern United States.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
However, fragrance intensifies with your body heat, so apply it in the creases of your elbows, knees and neck for a longer-lasting scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Winter intensifies the problem.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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Sharing stories As the conversation deepens, the goal is to move past talking points into storytelling.—
Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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OpenAI deepens Amazon ties watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Infield surfaces have a top dressing that enhances playability and drainage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Laura Geller Champagne Spackle Skin-Perfecting Primer The Laura Geller Spackle Primer is a lightweight, skin-plumping makeup base that enhances and prolongs foundation wear.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and conditions the arteries, and even short post-meal walks measurably improve blood flow.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and arteries, and even a short post-meal walk improves circulation measurably.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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