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this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepened
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Yet a deepened group up front, including in the middle, left little room for Strome, who also started the season injured and has yet to find a consistent role.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Through deepened alignment across content strategy, channel mechanics and consumer engagement, the brand has delivered standout performance on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation.
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Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Google Cloud's deepened partnership with NTT Data signals that competition extends beyond workloads, instead influencing how enterprises structure their AI transformations.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Iranians and Mexicans also deepened a bond, as Tijuana embraced the team throughout its visit.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Corruption deepened, the economy entered one of the worst collapses in modern history, and a humanitarian crisis pushed close to a third of the population out of the country.
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Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
That tension was only deepened given Maher's relationship with the president from years of criticism to their recent now infamous dinner.
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Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
As a father of three, Hall says the job has only deepened his sense of purpose.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
In it, the duo discussed their rivalry and how their bond deepened after both received cancer diagnoses.
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Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Adjective
There’s also a deepened patience and perspective.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Yet a deepened group up front, including in the middle, left little room for Strome, who also started the season injured and has yet to find a consistent role.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Through deepened alignment across content strategy, channel mechanics and consumer engagement, the brand has delivered standout performance on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Bates added that his biggest takeaway isn’t so much a lesson, but a deepened appreciation.
—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Google Cloud's deepened partnership with NTT Data signals that competition extends beyond workloads, instead influencing how enterprises structure their AI transformations.
—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Iranians and Mexicans also deepened a bond, as Tijuana embraced the team throughout its visit.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Corruption deepened, the economy entered one of the worst collapses in modern history, and a humanitarian crisis pushed close to a third of the population out of the country.
—
Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
That tension was only deepened given Maher's relationship with the president from years of criticism to their recent now infamous dinner.
—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
As a father of three, Hall says the job has only deepened his sense of purpose.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
In it, the duo discussed their rivalry and how their bond deepened after both received cancer diagnoses.
—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
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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Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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.
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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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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.
Verb
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Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.
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Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.
Adjective
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That’s all the more accentuated in fields where there’s a large demand for labor and few people to fill those roles.
Verb
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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.
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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