intensify
verb (used with object)
to make intense or more intense.
intensified
Example Sentences
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Fighting in Kordofan, a strategic area rich in gold and oil, has intensified over the last year after the army regained control of Khartoum from the RSF.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
The debate intensified after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned in September, publicly warning about the dangers of unchecked AI development.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
As the investigation intensified, Taylor Farms representatives met privately with White House officials.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
The rain began lashing Turkey's largest city in earnest on Wednesday morning and intensified throughout the day, causing chaos and flash flooding, with footage showing cars being dragged away by the fast-flowing waters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Since the outbreak of the war, interest in uranium has intensified in Germany,” Einstein warned.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
