as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepen
The production's uneasy relationship with audience engagement only deepens that disconnect, especially given how essential that tradition is to Rocky Horror's legacy.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation looks forward to continuing to host programs that inspire innovative thinking and deepen the impact of local philanthropy, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But in our view, chatbots are likely to deepen these trends.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The way Natasha tells it, that loss actually deepened their relationship.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation looks forward to continuing to host programs that inspire innovative thinking and deepen the impact of local philanthropy, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But in our view, chatbots are likely to deepen these trends.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The way Natasha tells it, that loss actually deepened their relationship.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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The shooting has also intensified calls by conservatives to fully fund DHS through a single bill — blaming Democrats for the shutdown and arguing that splitting apart ICE and Border Patrol funding will only give the minority party leverage.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the slight thaw suggests a more modest agenda that the countries should now pursue, one that acknowledges that tensions between them over fundamental issues — trade, technology, global status — are more likely to intensify than abate.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now Union Pacific has to demonstrate that this deal will enhance competition.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Climate change has also heightened risks.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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While lower costs could boost margins for existing developers, the technology will also lower barriers to entry, potentially heightening competition.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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