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Recent Examples of intensify Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have increased significantly since 2000, intensifying public concern. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025 This would have intensified the vibrations beyond the levels engineers expected. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025 Seen in this light, Russia could intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure – both to weaken defenses and to apply psychological and economic pressure. Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025 The flavors are intensified by the spicy mint chutney on the side. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intensify
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Verb
  • Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.
    Rhett Power, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • This has deepened anxieties over China's economic future, already on shaky ground because of a property sector crunch, mounting local government debt and a host of other challenges.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.
    Daniel Fallmann, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Federal officials noted that the penalties are enhanced based on Tilley’s prior state convictions.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Economic warning signals have increasingly been tripped in recent weeks as the Trump administration’s sweeping policy changes across major areas of the economy have heightened uncertainty.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The postponement of a key CDC vaccine advisory meeting, as well as the cancellation of a Food and Drug Administration advisory meeting to select the next strain of flu vaccine have only heightened anxiety.
    Tina Reed, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The ideal workout regimen incorporates both aerobic and resistance training exercises to strengthen both fiber types.8 Joint Impact Cycling, whether on an upright, recumbent, or outdoor bike, is a no-impact aerobic exercise.
    Tim Petrie, DPT, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The New Zealand dollar strengthened to trade at 0.565 against the greenback.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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