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 Doing so helps prevent soggy bottoms and intensifies the domed top, made possible by baking in alternating cups. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 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 The Chinese Communist Party purged another top official Tuesday, as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption drive. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Zelensky is keen to accelerate efforts with European countries to develop its air defenses ahead of winter, when Russia usually intensifies its attacks to deny Ukrainians electricity, heat and water. — Emma Carmichael, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Platner's withdrawal caps days of turmoil that had engulfed his campaign and intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to quickly coalesce around an alternative candidate. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026 The war with Iran intensifies -- as casualties mount, oil prices rise and the administration asks Congress for billions more to pay for it. — NBC news, 7 July 2026 The Supreme Court ruling intensifies the pressure behind these roles. — Ammcise Apply, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifies
  1. deepens
  2. heightens
  3. enhances
  4. strengthens
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  • Beavers tied it in the sixth off Fernando Cruz with an opposite-field drive to left — just to the right of where the wall out there deepens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders should ask whether a new location grows the customer base, deepens existing relationships, or increases purchase frequency or spending enough to offset channel substitution.
    — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepens
Verb
  • That sound underscores the physicality of the medium and heightens the sensation of time passing.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande shine as Elphaba and Glinda (sorry, Galinda), and their natural chemistry only heightens the tragedy of the friendship between the two legendary Ozian characters.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • In addition to providing museum guests with more indoor space, the new location enhances the exterior, drawing people in with a yellow brick road and murals on the building’s outside walls.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This combination of confidence, humility and emotional intelligence earns respect and enhances leadership impact.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • Your authority strengthens when your private foundation is not treated as optional.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, the same methodology was used throughout the study period, which strengthens the finding of an increase over time.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthens

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