as in to intensify
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 deepen
This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.
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Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Gnome Apothecary crafts small-batch herbal medicines in the Hudson Valley that honor the wisdom of plants, support everyday wellness, and deepen the relationship between people and the natural world.
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Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
The aluminum venture also deepens the relationship between IHC — chaired by Abu Dhabi’s deputy ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed — and billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, following IHC’s $2 billion investment in Adani companies in 2022.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Customization workshops deepen that engagement further, allowing visitors to create personalized Polo pieces with immediate emotional value.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Gnome Apothecary crafts small-batch herbal medicines in the Hudson Valley that honor the wisdom of plants, support everyday wellness, and deepen the relationship between people and the natural world.
—
Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
The aluminum venture also deepens the relationship between IHC — chaired by Abu Dhabi’s deputy ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed — and billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, following IHC’s $2 billion investment in Adani companies in 2022.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Customization workshops deepen that engagement further, allowing visitors to create personalized Polo pieces with immediate emotional value.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for deepen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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Lane closures remained in effect, snarling traffic for several miles as rush hour intensified.
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Brown was the subject of rampant trade rumors in recent weeks, with those intensifying after the Celtics’ attempt to flip him for Giannis Antetokounmpo failed.
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More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Trump responded by saying their decision only heightens the importance of Congress passing the SAVE America Act, his effort to rewrite voter eligibility laws.
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The environmental organizations raised concerns about the nearby data center’s potential effects, including noise and light pollution that could alter animals’ breeding patterns and potentially heighten their stress responses.
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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