intensifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of intensify
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 The dispute unfolds as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine and as Kyiv presses Western allies for more interceptors, while new diplomatic efforts seek to end the war. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 If the war with Iran intensifies again, foreign executives will be reluctant to even visit Saudi Arabia, let alone invest in it. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Bukele’s warning, which was written in Haitian Creole, comes as the gang-fighting force intensifies operations in Santo, Croix-des-Bouquets, in search of the men. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Forest and land fires in Indonesia have worsened this year as El Niño intensifies a prolonged dry season. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 The warning was downgraded late Sunday night to an advisory, meaning residents should still be on high alert in the event that activity intensifies again. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 At one point Facebook created MSI, or Meaningful Social Interactions, which favor shares over likes, a process that intensifies engagement. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Dehydration during hot flashes concentrates sweat and intensifies its smell. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 And, of course, scraping activity greatly intensifies during the 15 to 20 days leading up to the breeding season. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
  1. deepens
  2. heightens
  3. enhances
  4. strengthens
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  • As Carson and Rapp’s search for Henry deepens, Yaga cuts a jagged (though, at this point, well-trod by shows like Hulu’s Furious or even Netflix’s East of Eden) path through themes of wealth, male entitlement, female rage and the purpose of myth.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The split further deepens among male drinkers to 53 percent to 23 percent in favor of beer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • That heightens the stakes for chairman Warsh, who has expressed a preference for fewer words at a time when investors may prefer clearer communication.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • The aluminum model enhances the tactile experience with the cool sensation of metal rather than plastic.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • Temperatures will begin climbing Thursday again as the upper-level ridge strengthens and warmer air spreads into the northeast.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Lula’s victory strengthens Brazil’s role as a counterweight to Washington, but both governments have reasons to cooperate on trade, security and Brazil’s vast critical-mineral reserves.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of strengthens

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