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intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensified
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.
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John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 May 2026
In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.
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David Szondy
may 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.
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Sarah El Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
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ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
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Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Golden State maintained the intensified defense throughout the fourth, extending the run to 41-12.
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Sam Gordon,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Jan. 2026
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The deaths of four people following Mexico’s round-of-32 win over Ecuador had intensified concerns that a 6pm kick-off in Mexico City could prove dangerous to fans, with a full day of drinking time potentially spilling into the game and beyond.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The sun attained solar maximum in 2024, releasing intense flares and coronal mass ejections that caused Earth’s atmosphere to expand, which only intensified the drag on Swift, according to NASA.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The committee said in the report that Coupang has been the target of discriminatory pressure from the South Korean government that intensified in 2025 after a data breach perpetrated by a disgruntled former employee.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Since the end of last year, when Ukraine intensified its campaign of drone and missile strikes on Russian cities, Putin has taken a few of these breaks.
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Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Adjective
The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.
—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 May 2026
In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.
—
David Szondy
may 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.
—
Sarah El Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
—
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Golden State maintained the intensified defense throughout the fourth, extending the run to 41-12.
—
Sam Gordon,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The deaths of four people following Mexico’s round-of-32 win over Ecuador had intensified concerns that a 6pm kick-off in Mexico City could prove dangerous to fans, with a full day of drinking time potentially spilling into the game and beyond.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The sun attained solar maximum in 2024, releasing intense flares and coronal mass ejections that caused Earth’s atmosphere to expand, which only intensified the drag on Swift, according to NASA.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The committee said in the report that Coupang has been the target of discriminatory pressure from the South Korean government that intensified in 2025 after a data breach perpetrated by a disgruntled former employee.
—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Since the end of last year, when Ukraine intensified its campaign of drone and missile strikes on Russian cities, Putin has taken a few of these breaks.
—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
Adjective
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The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.
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Finally, Google now is using AI to provide enhanced protection when using Google Chrome to recognize scam websites and warn you about them.
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Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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Iranians and Mexicans also deepened a bond, as Tijuana embraced the team throughout its visit.
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
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The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.
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San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
Adjective
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The individuals have been charged with one or a combination of offenses including simple assault, conspiracy, theft, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, riot and others.
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Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.
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Away from social media, the roommates have settled into simple traditions that have only strengthened their friendship.
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Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
Adjective
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Of those who do invest, stock ownership is heavily concentrated among the nation’s highest earners.
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The active market is even more concentrated than the headline figure suggests.
Adjective
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Indie Shakes managing director David Melville distills his production around scenes of intense conflict.
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As the planet warms, extreme heat events are becoming more common, intense and long-lasting.
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