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
Residents across North Texas are urged to stay weather aware, especially during the afternoon and evening hours when storms are most likely to intensify.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The outraged reactions only intensified, including claims that teams would be reticent to do business with the Ravens in the future.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There certainly seem to be apparitions in this music, some presence apart from the four musicians and the throngs of fans, which is intensified by the visceral collision of so many sounds.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The legislation, which cleared the Florida Senate during the regular session but stalled in the House, is being revived amid intensifying political pressure and growing public unease about AI’s real-world consequences.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The outraged reactions only intensified, including claims that teams would be reticent to do business with the Ravens in the future.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There certainly seem to be apparitions in this music, some presence apart from the four musicians and the throngs of fans, which is intensified by the visceral collision of so many sounds.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The legislation, which cleared the Florida Senate during the regular session but stalled in the House, is being revived amid intensifying political pressure and growing public unease about AI’s real-world consequences.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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His work deepened and developed under the responsiveness of the academy and a larger and not-yet-balkanized reading public.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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With worker shortages deepening across the region, governments are running out of time.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 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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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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