as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepen
The humanitarian toll also deepened as the total number of people displaced by the fighting in Iran and Lebanon reached into the millions.
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Npr Staff, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Ricardo Torres, an economist and research fellow at American University in Washington, said Trump’s threats and Cuba’s deepening energy crisis had forced Havana to the negotiating table.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The group’s revenue was €133 million in the first half of 2025, down 22% versus the first half of 2024, and EBITDA losses deepened.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026
The conspiracy theories have only deepened that wound.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Npr Staff, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Ricardo Torres, an economist and research fellow at American University in Washington, said Trump’s threats and Cuba’s deepening energy crisis had forced Havana to the negotiating table.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The group’s revenue was €133 million in the first half of 2025, down 22% versus the first half of 2024, and EBITDA losses deepened.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026
The conspiracy theories have only deepened that wound.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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If so, that would intensify the competition between him and last year's portal addition Jordan Shaw, as the duo aims to replace Tyreek Chappell after his eligibility expires.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The sun, wind, noise, boat vibration and motion can intensify the effects of alcohol and drugs which can quickly impair coordination, judgment and reaction time.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Recent gas line strikes heighten concern The incident comes just two days after two separate natural gas line strikes elsewhere in Lake Dallas triggered major closures and evacuations near City Hall.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Mutual success has only heightened tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI, whose partnership helped kickstart the AI boom.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, such an action risks preventing favorable conditions for a historic dialogue between the governments of the two countries, which are both united by a desire to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen Lebanon’s state capacities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dallas police said in a statement the funding would strengthen security operations and bolster the department’s ability to protect residents and visitors as North Texas prepares for millions of soccer fans.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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