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intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks
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Recent Examples of intensified
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
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Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.
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John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 May 2026
In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.
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David Szondy
may 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.
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Sarah El Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
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ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
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Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Golden State maintained the intensified defense throughout the fourth, extending the run to 41-12.
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Sam Gordon,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Jan. 2026
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Hot, dry and windy conditions Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
In recent weeks, Swift and Kelce have also remained in the spotlight as speculation has intensified surrounding their wedding plans.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
That reality has intensified the urgency of rescue efforts as crews equipped with thermal sensors, listening devices, cameras and search dogs race against time to detect signs of life beneath layers of concrete, steel and shattered glass.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
In Nashville — where Swift relocated at age 14 to pursue her music career — speculation has only intensified.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
But as scrutiny over ultra wealth has intensified, many younger heirs have realized their family commitments haven’t always moved fast enough.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The problem is intensified because people are uncomfortable with randomness.
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
Adjective
The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years.
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Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran.
—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI.
—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 May 2026
In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other.
—
David Szondy
may 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world.
—
Sarah El Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement.
—
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza.
—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Golden State maintained the intensified defense throughout the fourth, extending the run to 41-12.
—
Sam Gordon,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
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Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Hot, dry and windy conditions Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
In recent weeks, Swift and Kelce have also remained in the spotlight as speculation has intensified surrounding their wedding plans.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
That reality has intensified the urgency of rescue efforts as crews equipped with thermal sensors, listening devices, cameras and search dogs race against time to detect signs of life beneath layers of concrete, steel and shattered glass.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
In Nashville — where Swift relocated at age 14 to pursue her music career — speculation has only intensified.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
But as scrutiny over ultra wealth has intensified, many younger heirs have realized their family commitments haven’t always moved fast enough.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The problem is intensified because people are uncomfortable with randomness.
—
Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensified
Adjective
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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The costs went up after Republican lawmakers let the enhanced premium tax credits expire; Democrats shut down the government in October 2025 trying to negotiate an extension that would have kept prices low.
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Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
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The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.
Verb
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The continued seismic activity has heightened fears among residents, many of whom remain unwilling to return to homes that might have suffered structural damage.
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An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
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.
Verb
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In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state.
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The good news is that resilience can be strengthened long before a crisis occurs.
Adjective
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The semiconductor industry is, in short, one of the most monopolistic and concentrated sectors on earth.
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As a result, much of Polymarket's trading volume remains concentrated in its overseas markets.
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.
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“Intensified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensified. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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