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
Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Chronic low back or sciatic pain that intensifies monthly may be treated as a musculoskeletal problem.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Legal scrutiny intensifies globally The New Mexico case is part of a broader wave of litigation targeting major tech platforms.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
This salad offers a fresh alternative—roasting it, which intensifies the honey notes of the plantain.
—Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence intensifies this narrowing.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
At the same time, capital concentration intensifies the danger.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
And, as geopolitical competition intensifies around critical minerals, countries like Zimbabwe may gain leverage by positioning themselves as alternative suppliers in an industry still dominated by China.
—Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Chronic low back or sciatic pain that intensifies monthly may be treated as a musculoskeletal problem.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Legal scrutiny intensifies globally The New Mexico case is part of a broader wave of litigation targeting major tech platforms.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
This salad offers a fresh alternative—roasting it, which intensifies the honey notes of the plantain.
—Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence intensifies this narrowing.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
At the same time, capital concentration intensifies the danger.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
And, as geopolitical competition intensifies around critical minerals, countries like Zimbabwe may gain leverage by positioning themselves as alternative suppliers in an industry still dominated by China.
—Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ogles' comments, made on the first day of House Republicans' annual week-long policy retreat in Doral, Florida, also came as the war in Iran rapidly intensifies.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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For the Fed, the report deepens the potential stagflation bind.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy’s remarks come as Ukraine deepens its role in the region, sharing intelligence and defense expertise with Middle Eastern partners facing Iranian missile and drone strikes.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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This uncertainty heightens individual anxiety and that in turn manifests in a diminished personal sense of well being.—
Dr. Howard A. Selinger,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Medical organizations like the American Dental Association criticized the move in certain states to ban the mineral, which helps prevent cavities and strengthens teeth.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cloud ahead of price is bullish (span A above span B) and often thickens as the trend strengthens.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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