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 the internet, for the most part, is approached as an abstraction, which intensifies the pressure on the passages that convey offline reality.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Reportedly, the Israelis were informed of Vance’s intention to make the trip to the Jewish State after attending the pope’s inauguration, and preparations were intensifying when administration officials suddenly called it off.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 19 May 2025
These storms are likely to rapidly intensify in scale and become severe, producing strong and damaging wind gusts, large hail and powerful tornadoes.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 19 May 2025
As the campaign intensifies, so does the pandemonium of the pandemic era, with news coverage and social media posts stoking the flames of right-wing conspiracy, rising racial reckoning and protests against police brutality.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Reportedly, the Israelis were informed of Vance’s intention to make the trip to the Jewish State after attending the pope’s inauguration, and preparations were intensifying when administration officials suddenly called it off.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 19 May 2025
These storms are likely to rapidly intensify in scale and become severe, producing strong and damaging wind gusts, large hail and powerful tornadoes.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 19 May 2025
As the campaign intensifies, so does the pandemonium of the pandemic era, with news coverage and social media posts stoking the flames of right-wing conspiracy, rising racial reckoning and protests against police brutality.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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Months passed and her discomfort deepened into a piercing pain, but by the time she was taken seriously, a scary diagnosis left one of her ovaries beyond saving.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This could deepen existing social inequalities, creating new layers of privilege and marginalization.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The decision is expected to heighten tensions between the Trump administration and California.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This impasse over uranium enrichment not only complicates negotiations but also heightens fears of a nuclear arms race in the volatile Middle East.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Police Chief Neil Noakes spent two decades in uniform, working to reduce violent crimes, support officers’ mental wellness, and strengthen trust in Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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The yen has strengthened more than 8% since the start of the year.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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