as in deepens
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensifies
Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
When temperatures drop below 32 degrees after dark, the city activates enhanced Code Blue, which intensifies outreach and relaxes shelter rules to bring more people indoors.
—Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
As the feelings-led Moon enters your sign, your presence intensifies even more than usual.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Lemon hitting the late-night circuit intensifies its spotlight as a free-speech battleground.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Microsoft has introduced the Maia 200, its second-generation in-house AI chip, as competition intensifies around the cost of running large models.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The shooting intensifies a person, identified as Husien, emerges from the driver’s seat of the police vehicle and runs a few dozen yards away before collapsing.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Her decision to share private family matters with the press further damages Adriana’s public image and intensifies internal conflict at the rink.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
When temperatures drop below 32 degrees after dark, the city activates enhanced Code Blue, which intensifies outreach and relaxes shelter rules to bring more people indoors.
—Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
As the feelings-led Moon enters your sign, your presence intensifies even more than usual.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Lemon hitting the late-night circuit intensifies its spotlight as a free-speech battleground.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Microsoft has introduced the Maia 200, its second-generation in-house AI chip, as competition intensifies around the cost of running large models.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The shooting intensifies a person, identified as Husien, emerges from the driver’s seat of the police vehicle and runs a few dozen yards away before collapsing.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Her decision to share private family matters with the press further damages Adriana’s public image and intensifies internal conflict at the rink.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
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This overreliance deepens inequities and fuels resentment.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Proper aging concentrates glutamic acid, boosts umami and deepens flavor.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves memory, and heightens creativity.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The instant espresso enhances the chocolate flavoring as if there isn't enough chocolate already.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trust that tending to your foundations strengthens your public success.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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If money, knowledge, or labor feel uneven, propose simple rules and choose transparency, because trust strengthens when everyone sees the same numbers.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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