as in to intensify
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 deepen
The many unanswered questions on what led to the twins’ deaths have only deepened family members’ grief.
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Javon Huynh, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Since May 2024, Jupiter has moved through your zone of solitude, healing, and spiritual integration, asking you to deepen your practices and trust what can’t always be explained.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
This includes plans to integrate in-store crypto payments and deepen merchant education initiatives.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
In March 2024, Hong Kong enacted another security law that deepened fears over civil liberties and press freedom.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Javon Huynh, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Since May 2024, Jupiter has moved through your zone of solitude, healing, and spiritual integration, asking you to deepen your practices and trust what can’t always be explained.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
This includes plans to integrate in-store crypto payments and deepen merchant education initiatives.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
In March 2024, Hong Kong enacted another security law that deepened fears over civil liberties and press freedom.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepen
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The September departure of OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, who then founded a rival AI startup, has intensified the AI talent war.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Working with players on a daily basis allows medical teams to develop strong relationships with them, but this can intensify the pressure to make the right decisions.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The decision is expected to heighten tensions between the Trump administration and California.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The shift in gravity unsettled some people, heightening their anxiety about random and unrelated incidents.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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Establish security standards and procedures while participating in building and strengthening cybersecurity teams.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Police Chief Neil Noakes spent two decades in uniform, working to reduce violent crimes, support officers’ mental wellness, and strengthen trust in Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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