as in intensifying
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 deepening
Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.
—Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
His predecessors have instead focused on deepening ties with Japan, which became an ally after the war.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Most crucial among its many activities, however, will be the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the China Film Administration in Beijing aimed at deepening cooperation and collaboration in film.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 June 2026
The reforms, unveiled by the Cuban government this week, are being presented as a strategy to address the country's deepening economic crisis.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Robots learn virtually LG is also deepening its push into robotics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.
—Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
His predecessors have instead focused on deepening ties with Japan, which became an ally after the war.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Most crucial among its many activities, however, will be the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the China Film Administration in Beijing aimed at deepening cooperation and collaboration in film.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 June 2026
The reforms, unveiled by the Cuban government this week, are being presented as a strategy to address the country's deepening economic crisis.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Robots learn virtually LG is also deepening its push into robotics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The upward pressure is intensifying this week as derivatives and other kinds of secondary financial instruments related to SpaceX go live.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The gameplay will feel smooth and tactile, heightening your immersion.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Tones of silver as well as green and red added further contrast to the tone of the dress while heightening the whimsical aesthetic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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In February, Anthropic contributed $20 million toward an effort to elect congressional candidates who favor strengthening AI safeguards.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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After strengthening briefly, the storm is expected to make its way onto land, tracking to the northeast along the coast of Texas into southern Louisiana through Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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