as in deepening
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 intensifying
The funding round came amid intensifying competition from major players like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as a wave of AI-native startups including fellow 2026 Disruptor Perplexity.
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Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
There’s concern that the amount of water needed to cool Stratos facilities could further drain the Great Salt Lake, intensifying exposure to toxic sediments in the rapidly shrinking watershed.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
The strike by about 3,500 Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers has halted service on the nation’s busiest commuter rail line, impacting hundreds of thousands of riders and intensifying a standoff between labor leaders and the MTA over wages.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, tensions intensifying in the Middle East.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
The intensifying conflict in the Middle East has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route for roughly 20% of the world’s oil, natural gas and critical raw materials.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Behind the scenes, though, a scramble has been intensifying to hold together a fragile coalition politically and tenuous competition financially.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Then there was the intensifying need to move beyond talking about climate change to tangible, measurable action.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Still, the budget fight is intensifying.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
There’s concern that the amount of water needed to cool Stratos facilities could further drain the Great Salt Lake, intensifying exposure to toxic sediments in the rapidly shrinking watershed.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
The strike by about 3,500 Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers has halted service on the nation’s busiest commuter rail line, impacting hundreds of thousands of riders and intensifying a standoff between labor leaders and the MTA over wages.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, tensions intensifying in the Middle East.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
The intensifying conflict in the Middle East has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route for roughly 20% of the world’s oil, natural gas and critical raw materials.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Behind the scenes, though, a scramble has been intensifying to hold together a fragile coalition politically and tenuous competition financially.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Then there was the intensifying need to move beyond talking about climate change to tangible, measurable action.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Still, the budget fight is intensifying.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
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The operator of the third-busiest cargo port in the United States has agreed to invest $8 million or more for a feasibility study into deepening and widening the 33-mile-long shipping channel.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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In a stunning rebuke, the Board of Governors rejected his appointment, forcing UF to restart the search and deepening concerns among faculty and alumni that ideological alignment now outweighs academic credentials in Florida university leadership.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The likelihood of a potentially powerful El Niño taking shape in the Pacific Ocean is rising, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Hotel rooms remain available, as do tickets to most games, heightening fans’ frustrations.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Also, as a luxury boutique camp with astronomical price points, supplying a bedroom robe would’ve been a great, comfort-enhancing touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The company also is enhancing its loyalty program with new subscription services.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Lean on your network Rather than spending all their time on applications, job seekers should prioritize making and strengthening connections, according to Gavin.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Improving wall sit performance comes from consistent practice, proper form, and strengthening the quads, glutes, and core.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
19 May 2026
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“Intensifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensifying. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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