as in to deepen
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 intensify
But that plan has yet to be released to the public, and calls for Kennedy's resignation or firing have intensified among Democrats and health experts.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Tropical moisture from Hurricane Lorena could intensify late-season monsoon activity in Arizona.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Kiko, which is moving toward Hawaii, intensified into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Summer only intensified the momentum.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Tropical moisture from Hurricane Lorena could intensify late-season monsoon activity in Arizona.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Kiko, which is moving toward Hawaii, intensified into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Summer only intensified the momentum.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
Verb
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For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Esmeralda seems clearly intended as an instant fan favorite, a go-to source of big, broad laughs who somehow deepens with every new quirk.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Standing in the hulking concrete box—the open-air nucleus of the home—evokes being in a James Turrell Skyspace, your senses heightened to the shifting of the light or the passing of clouds.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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During the eclipse, Scorpios should enjoy themselves, but should try to show self-restraint while the eclipse heightens their feelings and impulsivity.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wieffer was bought to strengthen Brighton in the centre of the pitch following the summer 2023 sales of Moises Caicedo to Chelsea and Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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