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 The measure targets Central Valley and Central Coast lands facing strict groundwater pumping limits, offering a lifeline for growers as climate change deepens droughts. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 This is the rare prequel that deepens and complicates the world of the original — and the rare lower-budget sequel that manages to look and sound great years later. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Slowing the playback speed deepens the pitch, an alien, ominous effect heightened by amplification. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The Harvey Nichols deal also deepens Frasers’ push into the premium and luxury space, with businesses such as Flannels, The Webster and Hulcan’s Mile, which is relaunching Matchesfashion, and stakes in Boss, Mulberry and Burberry. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 On average, the Colorado River deepens the Grand Canyon by about the thickness of a piece of paper every year. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 The project is now being shut down at the end of August, further strangling Norman’s homeless support services as the crisis deepens. — Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Aug. 2026 Last year, India finalized a new ten-year defense framework with the United States that deepens bilateral and regional security cooperation. — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 As war fatigue deepens, politicians are increasingly exploiting anti-refugee sentiment for political gain. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
  1. intensifies
  2. heightens
  3. enhances
  4. strengthens
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  • Over the coming years, NASA’s VIPER rover, the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT drilling package, and the Japan-India LUPEX rover are expected to arrive at the moon’s south pole, as the race to find water sources intensifies.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge of proximity becomes more serious when a storm rapidly intensifies.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • That reach has made the company an increasingly important link between farms and some of America's biggest food companies, and heightens the risk of food safety problems spreading.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Remember, Virgo wants facts, systems and practical solutions, while Pisces heightens our intuition, compassion and spirituality.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • Every solution is designed to augment human expertise rather than replace it, ensuring AI strengthens decision-making while maintaining accountability, transparency, and trust.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The investment also strengthens Winnipeg’s position in a specialized part of the aerospace supply chain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens

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