intensify
verb (used with object)
to make intense or more intense.
intensifying
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present participleof intensify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Officials said some tourists were staying away because of the intensifying heatwaves in the Italian capital.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“The stellar performance defies concerns that competition with Anthropic and OpenAI is intensifying for enterprise AI workflows,” DiPalma said of Palantir’s earnings beat.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
In Kinshasa, preparations for a possible Bundibugyo response are intensifying, with surveillance and rapid-response capacity being reinforced at Maluku, the city's main entry point.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
"We are intensifying and accelerating our efficiency measures," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The harmattan was intensifying, and the wind sweeping across the lake could make it quite chilly, especially since I had no clothing other than my shorts, and no bedding, either.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
