deepens

verb

present tense third-person singular of deepen
as in intensifies
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 deepens World oil demand is set to fall further than previously expected this year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, as the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz deepens. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 February 19 – March 20 Trust deepens when care comes with clear terms. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026 Set before the books and HBO series, the nearly four-hour prequel deepens Westeros lore, blending Shakespearean drama with answers to questions fans obsess over. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Medical science, public health, and epidemiologic science are naturally iterative; as evidence deepens, protocols must change. — Ronald Nahass, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 South Korea's policy shift comes as North Korea deepens its ties with Moscow and Beijing. — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Communities will debate whether AI improves access to knowledge or deepens dependence on a few private platforms. — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 And that deepens the concern that many young progressive Americans, including Jews, now see supporting Israel in any way as irreconcilable with their worldview. — Giovanna Dell'orto, Fortune, 31 July 2026 As inequality deepens across the state, drawing mounting backlash, California voters will decide on a ballot measure in November that would levy a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to help pay for healthcare. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
  1. intensifies
  2. heightens
  3. enhances
  4. strengthens
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  • This move intensifies existing rivalries, notably with the Boston Celtics following the Jaylen Brown trade.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
    — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • The beauty of this maxi dress is that it’s intentionally crinkled, with an airy feel that heightens its rich-looking design.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That heightens buyer enthusiasm and makes the whole process more addictive.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Peters has been open about his substance use, arguing that his particular pharmaceutical regimen enhances his productivity and cognitive capabilities.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • The standout ingredient in this formula is beta-glucan, which deeply hydrates skin and strengthens its barrier.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When an El Niño strengthens, trade winds weaken and ocean temperatures warm near and to the east of Hawaii, Malte Stuecker, director of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's International Pacific Research Center, previously told USA TODAY.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
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