deepens

present tense third-person singular of deepen

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deepens Sigurd’s departure only deepens this cynicism, which Livia clings to for 27 years — until the pair reconnect on the phone for a truly excruciating conversation. — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 What’s more, its growth runway could widen materially as the Huntsville, Alabama, company deepens its relationships with disruptive defense innovator Anduril Industries and space-launch leader SpaceX . — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Supply chain intelligence also opens the door to more strategic and consultative approaches to relationship management, which deepens the impact a business can have on its customers. — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … BACKUP OPTION — Caitlin Clark World Cup controversy deepens as coach breaks silence on bench role. — FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Harry’s mixed heritage also provides a more organic obstacle to his turn-of-the-century union with Sybylla, even as the pair’s chemistry deepens from sparkling to smoldering. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026 Mackinac Island is a top summer destination, drawing more than 1 million visitors per year, with popular spots from Arch Rock to the Grand Hotel, but as fall deepens, many businesses close down. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepens
Verb
  • The disclosure intensifies criticism of officials who dismissed concerns about sailors’ conditions as the administration offers no clear timeline for ending the war.
    — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Deforestation contributes to erosion, damages biodiverse areas, threatens wildlife and humans who rely on the forest, and intensifies disasters from extreme weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • All of the following prices include destination fees Redesigned for the 2026 model year, the latest Outback has a boxier look that enhances the utility for which Subarus are well known.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Future Society’s Base Scent is an innovative deodorant-fragrance hybrid that enhances your personal scent to make your body smell good on its own.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The question is whether an exclusive relationship strengthens the business without restricting its ability to grow beyond it.
    — Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The brand’s core technology, NIA 114, strengthens the skin barrier and boosts the performance of other active ingredients.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Deepens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepens. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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