deepening

verb

present participle of deepen
as in intensifying
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 deepening David Roche, a veteran strategist at Quantum Strategy & Geonomics, said the Arctic's importance lies less in its potential to transform global shipping than in the deepening economic dependence between Russia and China. — Lee Ying Shan,matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Over the weekend, political leaders from Marsabit County warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis that could overwhelm host communities already struggling with food and water shortages worsened by climate change. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Samsung is also deepening its partnerships with The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, local community colleges, and high schools across Central Texas. — Paul Cho, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 Amazon’s Project Kuiper picked South Africa for its first African satellite launch, Microsoft is expanding its AI infrastructure, while Cisco is deepening its presence, too. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 To accelerate expansion, Calico recently appointed Derek Galkin as chief momentum officer, a new role aimed at deepening brand partnerships and driving commercial growth. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 The corruption allegations are deepening political fatigue in Brazil, say experts. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Residents of the southern Ukrainian ⁠town, occupied by Russian forces since February 2022, have reported a deepening food crisis. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party took power following the popular ouster in 2024 of autocratic former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom India granted sanctuary, deepening the rift between the neighbors. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepening
  1. intensifying
  2. heightening
  3. enhancing
  4. strengthening
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  • Porsche's China sales have fallen sharply in recent years amid intensifying competition from brands such as BYD, Geely and Xiaomi.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Mose, a former Norwegian judge, said the intensifying attacks as this winter approaches raise serious concerns about the threats posed to civilians.
    — Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of intensifying
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  • The incidents are heightening concerns about female politicians’ safety and security in a country where lawmakers are highly accessible to the public.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • New shipping routes are opening, China is doing more trade through the Arctic region, and a Russian military buildup is also heightening security concerns.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of heightening
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  • The finishing touch should be a shine-enhancing hair gloss to blend the blonde tones seamlessly into the brunette strands.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The initiative was part of the retailer’s aim to support new talents and its increasing focus on enhancing its brand awareness globally.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing
Verb
  • These questions shift technology governance from managing individual problems toward strengthening organizational adaptability.
    — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Eizenkot has campaigned on restoring public trust in government, strengthening Israel’s security, and preserving its foundation as a Jewish democracy.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of strengthening

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“Deepening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepening. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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