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
Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding.
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
In New York City, activists have intensified their efforts to protest the rising number of migrant deportations, staging multiple demonstrations in opposition of the administration’s controversial moves against immigrants.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Rumors have been swirling about Gatwa’s potential departure since before the show’s Season 2 premiere in April, but have intensified with ratings down from last season.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2025
Such is the life of someone in his occupation, whose importance intensifies on days like Thursday.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
In New York City, activists have intensified their efforts to protest the rising number of migrant deportations, staging multiple demonstrations in opposition of the administration’s controversial moves against immigrants.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Rumors have been swirling about Gatwa’s potential departure since before the show’s Season 2 premiere in April, but have intensified with ratings down from last season.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2025
Such is the life of someone in his occupation, whose importance intensifies on days like Thursday.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
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In that film, Cazale is visibly sick, but that only deepens his performance as the sad fool in a macho band of brothers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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As Meech and Terry confront new enemies and deal with the consequences of their time in Mexico, the tension between them deepens, testing a bond that once felt unbreakable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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That fear has only heightened this week with the attack in Boulder, the third violent attack on the Jewish community in the last two months.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The pair’s meanders through the Turkish metropolis heighten the atmosphere of the quest – namely the search for beauty in things that aren’t perfect.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Establish security standards and procedures while participating in building and strengthening cybersecurity teams.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Police Chief Neil Noakes spent two decades in uniform, working to reduce violent crimes, support officers’ mental wellness, and strengthen trust in Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensify. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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