as in intensifies
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 deepens
When donors see themselves in the mission rather than just alongside it, retention deepens and giving grows.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
As that infrastructure deepens and the minimum thresholds for private market access remain anchored far above what most EMILLI households can deploy, the gap in available returns between the two tiers is likely to widen further, not narrow.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
As the crisis deepens, the United Nations has taken a central role in coordinating the international rescue effort in collaboration with the Rodríguez government.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
This recipe involves high-heat oven roasting, which deepens the tomato flavor, softens the onions and garlic, and provides a subtle smokiness.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Connection deepens as the nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership forms a supportive sextile to intense Pluto in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
The latest analysis only deepens the mystery.
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Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The moves come as Gersh deepens its investment in creator representation, brand partnerships and digital-first business development.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
As their bond deepens into romance, Sonya grapples with her fear of judgment and uncertainty about embracing her true self.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
As that infrastructure deepens and the minimum thresholds for private market access remain anchored far above what most EMILLI households can deploy, the gap in available returns between the two tiers is likely to widen further, not narrow.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
As the crisis deepens, the United Nations has taken a central role in coordinating the international rescue effort in collaboration with the Rodríguez government.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
This recipe involves high-heat oven roasting, which deepens the tomato flavor, softens the onions and garlic, and provides a subtle smokiness.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Connection deepens as the nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership forms a supportive sextile to intense Pluto in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
The latest analysis only deepens the mystery.
—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The moves come as Gersh deepens its investment in creator representation, brand partnerships and digital-first business development.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
As their bond deepens into romance, Sonya grapples with her fear of judgment and uncertainty about embracing her true self.
—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
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Sharper battlefield awareness Teledyne FLIR said the software enhances image quality using computational imaging techniques such as turbulence mitigation, dehazing, and super-resolution.
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The workflow also has extensibility to a variety of other agentic use cases, including the company’s Chat Concierge tool which enhances the customer experience for car buyers and dealers.
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Culture strengthens when communication is transparent, feedback loops close and leaders are accountable for engagement.
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Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not yet been documented in the current marine heatwave, but warn that conditions could shift quickly if El Niño strengthens as forecast.
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