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
Finally, the emotional impact of change has intensified.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Massive federal investment and the extremely competitive environment of microelectronics are intensifying research and development efforts.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Much remains unknown about the current system, its track and chances for intensifying later in the week.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Both candidates are intensifying their campaigns across key battleground states as fallout continued from a shock Iowa poll that put the vice president ahead in a ruby red state.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Massive federal investment and the extremely competitive environment of microelectronics are intensifying research and development efforts.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Much remains unknown about the current system, its track and chances for intensifying later in the week.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Both candidates are intensifying their campaigns across key battleground states as fallout continued from a shock Iowa poll that put the vice president ahead in a ruby red state.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Several Southeast Asian countries are deepening their security ties with the U.S., yet China remains the region’s largest trading partner.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 4 Nov. 2024
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Impulse ensured every elegant moment became a lasting memory, deepening guest engagement with the Veuve Clicquot brand in real time.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When the film’s content was difficult to follow or more ambiguous like during Inception, activity was heightened in executive control brain regions.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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