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
Redistricting war intensifies primary races The passage in November of Proposition 50, which redesigned congressional districts to favor Democrats, has intensified the primary races in those areas.
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Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon, and aggression towards Iran, have only intensified those feelings.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 May 2026
Late Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will intensify strikes on Lebanon, where its invasion has killed thousands of people and displaced more than a million.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
The explosion has reportedly intensified scrutiny from Chinese officials, who said investigators found multiple violations at the site, though details remain unclear.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
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Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon, and aggression towards Iran, have only intensified those feelings.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 May 2026
Late Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will intensify strikes on Lebanon, where its invasion has killed thousands of people and displaced more than a million.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
The explosion has reportedly intensified scrutiny from Chinese officials, who said investigators found multiple violations at the site, though details remain unclear.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Since Ian, Orange County has deepened stormwater ponds in the area and repaired damaged pumps to improve flood storage and drainage before future storms.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The co-op war in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn comes against a backdrop of deepening antipathy between supporters of Israel and Palestine across New York.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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The idea is to enhance security at nonprofits that could be targeted for their ideology or mission.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In some communities distrust of outside authorities and aid organizations has led to attacks on treatment centers, while the outbreak’s spread through Ituri—a major commercial and migration hub—has heightened concerns about wider regional and international transmission.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Distrust, travel bans could complicate response Dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Environmental advocates, however, argue the RMP helps protects residents near chemical facilities by requiring preventative safety measures and should be strengthened and expanded, according to the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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