Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for intensifying. Search instead for kantenspannung.

intensifying

ADJECTIVE
cumulative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggregate increasing
WEAK
accumulative additive additory advancing amassed augmenting chain collective heaped heightening increscent magnifying multiplying snowballing summative
Antonyms
WEAK
decreasing subtracting
ADJECTIVE
increasing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accelerating deepening escalating growing
STRONG
accentuating advancing building emphasizing heightening sharpening
WEAK
building up dominant
ADJECTIVE
progressive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
growing progressing
STRONG
accelerating advancing continuing developing escalating evolving improving increasing
WEAK
advanced continuous dynamic enterprising go ahead graduated moving forward ongoing up-and-coming up-to-date
NOUN
rise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceleration advance ascent boost climb growth hike increment inflation progress surge upsurge upswing upturn
STRONG
accession accretion addition advancement aggrandizement augmentation breakthrough distention doubling enlargement heightening intensification markup multiplication promotion raise step-up swell upgrade waxing
WEAK
piling up stacking up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease failure hindrance stagnation
STRONG
deduction lessening reduction shrinkage subtraction
WEAK
drop fall slump worsening

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

More recently, reports from HHS-linked policy shifts show the agency removing or revising longstanding public health warnings, including content related to unproven medical treatments, further intensifying concerns among health experts about institutional credibility.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Samsung said the decision to discontinue sales of certain consumer electronics products in China came amid intensifying competition in the local market and a rapidly changing business environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

According to the report, climate change is now intensifying those conditions.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

This points to a strong thermodynamic effect, meaning rising temperatures are intensifying the melting beyond what atmospheric circulation alone would explain.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Meanwhile, high on the Southeast Ridge, Ang Dorje and Lhakpa Chhiri pressed on resolutely through the intensifying storm toward Hall.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer