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
The one-day workshop brings together Phambassadors for speaker sessions, storytelling workshops and community-building — all in the name of deepening the Philly love.
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Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Born Again is a worthy follow-up to its original series, deepening its themes of corruption and justice with Cox and D'Onofrio continuing to deliver committed performances.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
As a result, Shetty believes that communication is pivotal in deepening relationships and truly getting to the root cause of most obstacles.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
For Black Tomato, the next 20 years involve deepening multi-chapter journeys blending science, culture, conservation, and play.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Mexico has since emerged as Cuba’s single largest external oil supplier, making its role critical for an island already crippled by chronic energy shortages, rolling blackouts and deepening economic stagnation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The layout is comfortable and spacious—with sliding wood screens opening above the bed, connecting bathroom and living space and deepening the spatial experience further.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The president’s speech was expected to focus on his America First policies, a message that has largely been overshadowed by Greenland and the deepening transatlantic crisis.
—semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The two-day event marks the global launch of Gisou’s Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask and signals the brand’s deepening commitment to the lip category.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Born Again is a worthy follow-up to its original series, deepening its themes of corruption and justice with Cox and D'Onofrio continuing to deliver committed performances.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
As a result, Shetty believes that communication is pivotal in deepening relationships and truly getting to the root cause of most obstacles.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
For Black Tomato, the next 20 years involve deepening multi-chapter journeys blending science, culture, conservation, and play.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Mexico has since emerged as Cuba’s single largest external oil supplier, making its role critical for an island already crippled by chronic energy shortages, rolling blackouts and deepening economic stagnation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The layout is comfortable and spacious—with sliding wood screens opening above the bed, connecting bathroom and living space and deepening the spatial experience further.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The president’s speech was expected to focus on his America First policies, a message that has largely been overshadowed by Greenland and the deepening transatlantic crisis.
—semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The two-day event marks the global launch of Gisou’s Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask and signals the brand’s deepening commitment to the lip category.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
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Competition is also intensifying.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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But competition is intensifying.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fire and brimstone nature of both fixtures, played in potentially imposing and intimidating stadiums, carries the risk of heightening the level of a player’s tension, in turn hindering their concentration or ability to follow a plan.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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This morning, the emotional Moon harmonizes with expansive Jupiter, heightening our empathy toward others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mainframe cycle is enhancing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The drones can help save time and money while enhancing situational awareness and providing higher-quality data that can be integrated into digital environments, the press release said.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an era of instant answers, strengthening critical thinking means resisting automation.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While strengthening the midfield is a priority, United want a defensive leader and will be weighing up their options for what’s likely to be a four-man defence now Ruben Amorim has departed.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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