1
as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect
the intense cold of the polar regions
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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
an intense actor who favors edgy film roles
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Recent Examples of intense
Early Friday morning, intense rain caused flash flooding across Texas Hill Country.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
The event has been attributed to intense global warming triggered by a period of volcanic activity in Siberia, known as the Siberian Traps, the study says.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, Motorola, along with most other Android phone makers, operate in an environment of intense competition that translates into low profit margins.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
This mix of gentle chemical changes and less intense physical erosion helped the clays stay preserved over time.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 4 July 2025
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
The event has been attributed to intense global warming triggered by a period of volcanic activity in Siberia, known as the Siberian Traps, the study says.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, Motorola, along with most other Android phone makers, operate in an environment of intense competition that translates into low profit margins.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 5 July 2025
This mix of gentle chemical changes and less intense physical erosion helped the clays stay preserved over time.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intense
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An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The military would prefer to focus on managing ever-growing threats from satellites, an intensive effort that requires continual monitoring as other nations' increasingly sophisticated spacecraft maneuver from one orbit to another.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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The greatest scientists of any age have always been those most passionate about their field — most drawn to the transcendence reflected in their studies — those whose lives were as great as their work.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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And although the show was fairly undersold, the band's passionate fanbase was rewarded with a great spectacle of a show.—
Cal Roach,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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With so many players in the game, the competition is simultaneously fierce and toothless.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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To put that drop into context, Gates was the fifth richest person alive on July 3, highlighting the fierce (and sometimes erratic) battle to make it to the top 10.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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On the wall behind her, Gauguin has painted glyphs like those discovered on Easter Island, and a masked female figure, ferocious and bare-breasted.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Last time around, the titular Addams Family member, portrayed by Jenna Ortega, saved Nevermore by solving the mystery of the Hyde’s identity and putting a stop to the ferocious creature.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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Pearl, who is Jewish, has expressed his fervent support for Israel in the face of rising antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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No matter the fervent focus on Asian cuisine, Aramara is in Mexico after all, so the interplay with local ingredients and flavors does not completely fall to the wayside.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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And because of that, it’s shielded us from the terrible things that happen downstream in the supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 July 2025
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Vegas bounced back from a terrible loss to the Fever with an 86-68 win over the Sun on Sunday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Intense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intense. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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