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
This scrutiny comes amid intensifying competition in the AI hardware sector.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
The competition among grocery stores has been intensifying.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The development suggests that while the year is ending, the fight for tech dominance around the world may just be intensifying.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
By absorbing water from storms and flooding, wetlands can effectively reduce the risks and destructive effects of these disasters, which are intensifying and becoming more frequent because of a changing climate.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Later that day, Venus conjuncts Pluto in Aquarius, intensifying your connections, particularly those that involve work or self-improvement.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Venus Enters Aquarius and Aligns with Pluto Venus moves into the Air sign Aquarius, making our emotions more aloof; however, on this particular day, the romantic planet connects with Pluto, intensifying our sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
As a part of Phoenix’s broader efforts to address intensifying extreme heat, Gallego said the city council will spend $60 million as part of the shade action plan to make Phoenix a more comfortable place to live.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
The competition among grocery stores has been intensifying.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The development suggests that while the year is ending, the fight for tech dominance around the world may just be intensifying.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
By absorbing water from storms and flooding, wetlands can effectively reduce the risks and destructive effects of these disasters, which are intensifying and becoming more frequent because of a changing climate.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Later that day, Venus conjuncts Pluto in Aquarius, intensifying your connections, particularly those that involve work or self-improvement.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Venus Enters Aquarius and Aligns with Pluto Venus moves into the Air sign Aquarius, making our emotions more aloof; however, on this particular day, the romantic planet connects with Pluto, intensifying our sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
As a part of Phoenix’s broader efforts to address intensifying extreme heat, Gallego said the city council will spend $60 million as part of the shade action plan to make Phoenix a more comfortable place to live.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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This beta service converts light novels into immersive audio dramas, enhancing storytelling and deepening audience engagement.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among worst-case scenarios are a deepening civil war or the conversion of the once-wealthy and now devastated country into a haven for militants such as the Islamic State.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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But even for its heightening visibility in pop culture, the term is still somewhat nebulous — evoking a range from curiosity to dread.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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