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
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Skims is deepening its ties in women’s sports with a new partnership in League One Volleyball.
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Jessica Golden, CNBC, 22 July 2025
But as urgency faded in the public eye, in some ways, the crisis deepened.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 22 July 2025
Students in the program will learn horticulture therapy techniques and how to develop therapy programs, while students in the advanced horticulture therapy certificate program will deepen their expertise within the field, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
The sense of isolation deepens as her husband fails to stand up for her even after the fact.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Jessica Golden, CNBC, 22 July 2025
But as urgency faded in the public eye, in some ways, the crisis deepened.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 22 July 2025
Students in the program will learn horticulture therapy techniques and how to develop therapy programs, while students in the advanced horticulture therapy certificate program will deepen their expertise within the field, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
The sense of isolation deepens as her husband fails to stand up for her even after the fact.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 July 2025
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The scrutiny then further intensified following a Thursday report from the Wall Street Journal citing a 50th birthday letter from Trump to Epstein that included an outline of a naked woman, sketched in marker, and Trump's signature.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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This trend will only intensify as organizations recognize the strategic value AI delivers across every business function.—
Sateesh Seetharamiah,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The new seats offer more space, personal entertainment, and eco-friendly amenities to enhance comfort on long-haul flights.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Awareness of racial injustice was heightened, but five years later, there has been a backlash.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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As the threats heightened, her mother desperately searched for a way to protect her youngest daughter.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Knowing whether the solution keeps your headcount neutral or—better yet—helps net some efficiency only strengthens your argument.—
Dave Merkel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For example, strengthening your biceps can enhance your ability to perform a pull-up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepen. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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