intensifying

verb

present participle of intensify
as in deepening
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 intensifying The move comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key battleground in the two countries' race for technological dominance. — Jenny Lee,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Researchers found Stage 3 CTE, intensifying concerns about brain trauma in racing. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 The deals illustrate the continuing entanglement of the US and Chinese tech ecosystems, despite intensifying drives in Washington and Beijing to wall off their AI sectors. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Analysts say intensifying attacks by Iran are in response to the large quantities of oil that have managed to exit Hormuz in recent weeks. — Lou Robinson, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 The storm was forecast to pass south of Guam early Sunday local time and continue intensifying through the day. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The savings would come from reducing exposure to volatile and rising raw-material costs associated with virgin wood pulp and logging operations—risks that are intensifying as climate change makes forest fires more frequent and severe. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 An intensifying area of low pressure tracking through Canada will drag a strong cold front across our region Friday. — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Rodan-Benzaquen argued that intensifying political confrontation could help Mélenchon consolidate his support among younger voters and immigrant communities, while portraying the far right as an increasingly serious threat. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensifying
  1. deepening
  2. heightening
  3. enhancing
  4. strengthening
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  • There are indications that some of the Central Asian nations present, all of which are post-Soviet states, are deepening diplomatic and economic links with Washington.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party took power following the popular ouster in 2024 of autocratic former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom India granted sanctuary, deepening the rift between the neighbors.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of deepening
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  • The inflation report, which comes two weeks before the central bank’s next meeting and three weeks before Election Day, is heightening concerns about the Iran war’s effect on the cost of goods beyond food and energy.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Telecom providers — SpaceX moved to boost its Starlink Mobile service , heightening competition concerns around legacy telecom carriers.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of heightening
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  • Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Despite this, national reports indicate continued use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs, and increasing interest in them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • The Bills are also coming off a Monday night overtime game, strengthening the home underdog’s case.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Florida is living proof that protecting the preborn and strengthening families is both possible and popular.
    — Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of strengthening

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