- present tense form of intensify (3rd person singular).
intensifies
Example Sentences
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The numbers: The U.S. economy improved in July and businesses ramped up hiring, but the gains could prove short-lived if the conflict with Iran intensifies, oil prices climb even higher and inflation worsens.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Even as the fighting intensifies, both sides have signaled openness to diplomacy.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
The same stagnant air that intensifies the heat can also worsen air quality by trapping pollutants close to the surface.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
What’s Next: As scrutiny intensifies, Strategy must convince investors that it can service its dividend payments, considering its legacy software business brings in comparatively little revenue.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
A murmuring intensifies, the room buzzing like a beehive poked with a stick.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
