- present tense form of intensify (3rd person singular).
intensifies
Example Sentences
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As AI competition intensifies, Taiwanese firms face the "challenge of having their core high-tech talent targeted and recruited by 'Chinese' companies, leading to the loss of their core competitive advantages," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
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
Analysts expect the Ohio-based insurer to again have abundant cash to deploy this year, as performance remains strong and industry competition intensifies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
“The poison intensifies over time. What good will you be to the Immortal if you are dead?”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
