1
as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
the intense cold of the polar regions
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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
an intense actor who favors edgy film roles
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Recent Examples of intense
Once hailed as a triumph of public health, water fluoridation is now under intense attack in the US.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Warmer air holds more moisture leading to more intense rainfall and flooding, and higher sea surface temperatures fuel tropical storms.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
For California and the western U.S., that means higher chances of drought, heat waves and longer fire seasons with more intense wildfires.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
But now People magazine is reporting something much more intense is going on that has nothing to do with the two brothers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Warmer air holds more moisture leading to more intense rainfall and flooding, and higher sea surface temperatures fuel tropical storms.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
For California and the western U.S., that means higher chances of drought, heat waves and longer fire seasons with more intense wildfires.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
But now People magazine is reporting something much more intense is going on that has nothing to do with the two brothers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intense
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University of Southern California LOS ANGELES Inspired by Walt Disney artist and Imagineer John C. Hench, USC’s intensive BFA and MFA programs teach animation from a maker’s point of view.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Russia used a Tu-160 in intensive overnight missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, Kyiv's air force said on Friday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The feedback was fierce—storyboards dismantled, ideas shredded—but the environment was psychologically safe.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Caron was used to seeing my fiery side, the fierce competitor, the demanding coach.—
Jim Calhoun with Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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America, then, was visible to Fuller as the ferocious winds destroyed the vessel.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The Thunder are deep, play ferocious defense and have a star in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who embraces the big moment.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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In the House, lawmakers such as Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Andy Harris (R-MD) threatened to hold up the bill unless there were deeper spending cuts.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Kids these days have attention spans crushed under the terrible weight of TikTok and Instgram.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible tragedy, and the Great People of Boulder, Colorado!—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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“Intense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intense. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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