as in deepening
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 intensifying
These impacts are intensifying as fossil fuel emissions warm the global climate.
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Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Competing for a Shrinking Student Pool The most visible manifestation of competitive rivalry in higher education is the intensifying battle for students.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The power vacuum left by Assad’s departure risks intensifying competition among various factions and among country’s many ethnic and religious minorities.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
However, with a level of demand that is surging at these rates comes intensifying environmental costs.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The strike, organized by Starbucks Workers United, will begin in key cities—Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle—and may spread to hundreds of locations by Christmas Eve, intensifying pressure on the coffee giant during its busiest season.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
With warmer temperatures, storms are intensifying more rapidly.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Competing for a Shrinking Student Pool The most visible manifestation of competitive rivalry in higher education is the intensifying battle for students.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The power vacuum left by Assad’s departure risks intensifying competition among various factions and among country’s many ethnic and religious minorities.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
However, with a level of demand that is surging at these rates comes intensifying environmental costs.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The strike, organized by Starbucks Workers United, will begin in key cities—Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle—and may spread to hundreds of locations by Christmas Eve, intensifying pressure on the coffee giant during its busiest season.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
With warmer temperatures, storms are intensifying more rapidly.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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On Monday, Honda and Nissan signed a memorandum of understanding to formally begin talks aimed at deepening a partnership that began this year.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The seven-time All-Star will slot into the middle of the Yankees lineup, deepening an already strong Yankees lineup despite losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Two players, former best friends and lovers of Tashi, engage in a prolonged physical and mental duel during the film’s final act — a thrilling, non-contact battle heightening the tension and creating a captivating dance of power and desire.Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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While many of these strikes were intercepted, Ukraine's largest energy company said that the attack had caused significant damage to its thermal power plants, heightening concerns about energy stability and endurance as winter approaches.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Firmware updates, essential for patching vulnerabilities and enhancing router functionality, are also largely ignored.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In addition to strengthening bones, vitamin D and calcium are necessary for muscle and brain function.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reports indicate that Russia is , shifting its focus toward strengthening ties with allies in the Maghreb and northeastern Africa to provide a supply line into the landlocked African nations and sustain its regional influence.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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