Used in a Sentence

intensifying

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for intensifying.

Editorial note

It's not just 'the opposite of inflation', as you probably know: it's an accelerating, self-intensifying brake on commerce.

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Quick take

An intensification.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

An intensification.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for intensifying.

Example sentences

1

It's not just 'the opposite of inflation', as you probably know: it's an accelerating, self-intensifying brake on commerce.

2

MacArthur also repeatedly tried to goad China into intensifying the conflict, against the direct orders of Truman.

3

But scientists studying trends at both poles say there is nothing inconsistent with the intensifying greenhouse effect.

4

Globalization is here, intensifying, and our religion of capitalism has won converts the globe over.

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Though, among the proles, I've noticed intensifying hatred for people that come in sick...but also do it ourselves.

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It's about abstracting and intensifying human experience - which is a completely different problem.

7

This is now intensifying with Microsoft providing MS Office for free directly to all students (including K12) latest from next month on.

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Oppressive groups use public disdain of the oppressive groups to justify intensifying their oppression.

9

This water's movement seems to be affected by intensifying winds (see OP's link).

10

This is nothing more than a phony attempt at intensifying race-based bigotry.

11

Decades of intensifying international isolation over RSA's political climate.

12

This is a trend that is intensifying over time.

Quote examples

1

Not all the advice is immediately useful ("hire a bunch of interns") but dropping meetings and intensifying focus is good.

2

From their homepage: "By 2050, the population in cities will double, intensifying existing socioeconomic, public health and environmental problems." Yes.

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Here, the (currently stuttering) oil industry has had a huge intensifying effect on price rises, both by putting more well-paid people into the rental market and by creating a larger than average pool of Buy-to-Let landlords looking to invest their oil earnings in property "for their retirement".

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While there are some conditions and drugs that can contribute to weight gain, it's not nearly as common as most people using the excuse would like to think, and it usually doesn't work that way (most drugs that "cause" weight gain do it by intensifying hunger signals, not modifying metabolism, which is fairly difficult to do to any great degree via drugs - otherwise this article wouldn't be noteworthy!).

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use intensifying in a sentence?

It's not just 'the opposite of inflation', as you probably know: it's an accelerating, self-intensifying brake on commerce.

What does intensifying mean?

An intensification.

What part of speech is intensifying?

intensifying is commonly used as noun.