1
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances
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2
as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors
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3
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones
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Recent Examples of amplify
More on Texas arts: 'Deep listening': A culture of community keeps Chorus Austin on the same musical page
The stage version, thank goodness, keeps and amplifies the romance, the danger, the songs, the dancing, the maximalist scenery, costumes and lighting, etc.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
The new label will specialize in breaking and amplifying cross-genre talent, with the first slate of signings to be revealed this week.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 July 2025
While shelter dogs across the country often face grim odds—particularly those with medical issues or behavioral challenges—Flint's story is a reminder of how a single moment of compassion, amplified online, can lead to lasting change.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
This resistance to change isn’t new—but today, it’s amplified by something even more dangerous: burnout and disengagement.
—Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
The new label will specialize in breaking and amplifying cross-genre talent, with the first slate of signings to be revealed this week.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 July 2025
While shelter dogs across the country often face grim odds—particularly those with medical issues or behavioral challenges—Flint's story is a reminder of how a single moment of compassion, amplified online, can lead to lasting change.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
This resistance to change isn’t new—but today, it’s amplified by something even more dangerous: burnout and disengagement.
—Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplify
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Reef habitats support aquatic plants and animals, allowing young marine life to develop.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The grant is being accompanied by the formation of a new board to develop and oversee a reinvigorated vision that will carry the 180-year old cemetery into the future.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Recent layoff announcements have only intensified these concerns.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But as the strikes intensified, targeting infrastructure and killing ordinary citizens, many Iranians began to conclude that the attacks were not merely a war against the regime but a war against the nation itself.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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With Neptune entering Aries on the 30th, your vision for the future is starting to expand.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The measure also guts investment in clean energy at a moment when climate disruption is not only real but also accelerating.—
Thomas Kahn,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Their plan, announced in a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, would establish a new fund parallel to the existing Social Security Trust Fund, investing in a diversified portfolio including stocks and bonds to achieve higher returns and supplement traditional funding methods.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People who adhere to a vegan diet may need to supplement with vitamin B12.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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That starts with understanding customers' needs, using agents to augment the work sellers do and then providing sales coaching on the go with a closed-loop learning system.—
Anand Shah,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Edwards and Lopez flipping positions has augmented Miami defensively, and Edwards has continued to hit (.283, .358 on base).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplify. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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