as in deepens
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 intensifies
Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.
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USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Apple butter intensifies the apple flavor, and a drop biscuit topping adds cozy comfort.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
As the competition intensifies in the quarterfinals, expect the stakes to rise, with teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And social media intensifies this.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!
—USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The allure of the Northern Lights has always been a draw for Norway, but 2024 saw unprecedented interest, fueled by the solar maximum—an 11-year peak in solar activity that intensifies aurora displays.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Apple butter intensifies the apple flavor, and a drop biscuit topping adds cozy comfort.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
As the competition intensifies in the quarterfinals, expect the stakes to rise, with teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And social media intensifies this.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!
—USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The allure of the Northern Lights has always been a draw for Norway, but 2024 saw unprecedented interest, fueled by the solar maximum—an 11-year peak in solar activity that intensifies aurora displays.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Intensifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifies. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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