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
The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!
—USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The allure of the Northern Lights has always been a draw for Norway, but 2024 saw unprecedented interest, fueled by the solar maximum—an 11-year peak in solar activity that intensifies aurora displays.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In any event, Pluto intensifies this energy, pushing you to eliminate unhealthy patterns in your daily life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The influence of Pluto intensifies this transformation, encouraging you to shed any emotional baggage holding you back from fully experiencing love.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
With each passing moment, the danger intensifies.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
That intensifies the internecine struggle among Republicans over what to include in the package and how to contain the cost.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!
—USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The allure of the Northern Lights has always been a draw for Norway, but 2024 saw unprecedented interest, fueled by the solar maximum—an 11-year peak in solar activity that intensifies aurora displays.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In any event, Pluto intensifies this energy, pushing you to eliminate unhealthy patterns in your daily life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The influence of Pluto intensifies this transformation, encouraging you to shed any emotional baggage holding you back from fully experiencing love.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
With each passing moment, the danger intensifies.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
That intensifies the internecine struggle among Republicans over what to include in the package and how to contain the cost.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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Gooch's sympathetic biography deepens the picture of Haring as a Warhol-like genius.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
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Creating a narrative that includes employees as brand advocates not only enhances their engagement but also fosters loyalty and advocacy among customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The answer is simple but profound—a ripple effect that enhances customer interactions and fosters lasting loyalty.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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