How to Use amp in a Sentence

amp

1 of 2 noun

• He plugged his guitar into the amp.
• Onion and garlic amp up the flavor.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
• What could be a better way to blow off some grief than turning up the amps and howling out more Kimbrough deep cuts?
  — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
• That's obviously been ditched, and now turned up to like not even 11, like a 20 on the amp.
  — ABC News, 24 May 2026
• Each earcup has its own H2 processor inside to manage the mics, amps, drivers, and more.
  — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
• Chicago was eyed as the next Seattle, and nearly every garage band with an amp was being stalked and scouted.
  — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 8 July 2026
• Of all the colors in the series, this one fits into my arsenal of speakers and amps and other equipment the best.
  — Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
• Jo and Naomi McPherson were playing out of mini amps.
  — Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
• Older homes with 100-amp panels often need an upgrade before a sauna circuit can be added.
  — Allison Palmer updated June 25, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
• Older homes with 100-amp panels often need an upgrade before a sauna circuit can be added.
  — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
• Ball built a guitar with an aluminum neck and began placing his headstock on top of his amp, so that the quaking cabinet shook the strings by itself.
  — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
• No life preservers, no noodles—just two girls who met at C-amp Mystic half a century ago, taking their time, telling stories.
  — Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
• Other upgrades include a new roof and a new 200-amp electrical panel in 2025.
  — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
• Our Easter Punch recipe amps up the fruity flavor by using fresh strawberries, chilled rosé, and bottled strawberry-lemonade.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
• Level 2 chargers typically range from 16 to 80 amps — the higher the amperage, the faster the charge.
  — Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
• For example, a Level 2 charger operating at 24 amps would need a circuit of at least 30 amps.
  — Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
• Within our apartment’s small, semi-subterranean living room, my roommates and I set up a drum kit and a couple of guitar amps, and opened our doors to friends, neighbors, and strangers alike.
  — Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
• So began a clever tradition in which clothes dryers, rotisserie ovens, popcorn machines and other gadgets replaced the bassist’s conventional amp stacks.
  — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
• Outdated electrical systems may need to be updated from a 100-amp electrical panel to a 200-amp panel, adding more cost to your project.
  — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
• According to Entergy, a typical 15-amp power strip can handle up to 1,800 watts of power.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
• According to Entergy, a typical 15-amp power strip can handle up to 1,800 watts of power.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
• Engle said that neighbors who live around the data center are continuing to grow closer to each other as construction amps up, and that political organizing efforts around the center will not cease.
  — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
• There are 17 amp models and over 35 effects on board, along with a cab simulator that has a number of cab-and-mic combos, and supports impulse responses from your own collection.
  — New Atlas, 8 May 2026
• There are 96 improved campsites with 50/30/20-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings, the release said.
  — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
• There are 89 improved sites complete with 50/30/20-amp electrical service, water access, parking pads and fire rings, the release said.
  — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
• Guitar and bass players can plug in and choose from 25 instrument-specific amps and cabinets with several microphones, along with 35 separate stompboxes and a handy tuner.
  — Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
• But the real key to the magic is that frenetic tone — the dirty, grungy, previously unheard sludge created when guitarist/Ray’s brother Dave Davies slashed his amp’s speaker with a razor.
  — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
• The company’s breakers can handle up to 100 amps, and is developing higher-amp versions for distribution and a remote power panel for the hyperscale market.
  — Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
• The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
  — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

amp

2 of 2 verb

• In the mood to amp up your eye look?
  — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
• This recipe amps it up with chicken and rice.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
• Not too sweet, amp up the gin, and stay away from the Rose’s.
  — Paula Forbes, GQ, 1 Apr. 2018
• Yup, a bit of orange was thrown in there to help amp up the airy vibes.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 9 Mar. 2018
• The fun amps up when the noodles start cooking.
  — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
• And so that's only going to amp this up.
  — NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
• Just amp it up a tad bit because this is the biggest game of the year.
  — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
• All of that is amped up and working to the nth degree in the first two hours.
  — Natalina Lopez, Town & Country, 26 Sep. 2017
• If people thought the first film was a little strange and kooky, this just amps it up.
  — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2024
• Looking for the perfect top layer to amp up your style this fall?
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
• Notes of guava and pink berries amp up the fruity aspects of the flower.
  — Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, 7 Oct. 2019
• Uyghurs sometimes eat these bundles with a side of chili oil to amp up the flavor.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2023
• Many hot chicken joints will give it one last shot of a dry spice mix to amp the heat even further.
  — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 26 June 2019
• These hot dogs are simmered in beer and chili to amp them up with flavor and give them a juicy snap.
  — Lauren Oster, Redbook, 24 Jan. 2011
• The Jets were amped up at the start to stop Ajayi — but perhaps too much so.
  — The Associated Press, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2016
• The hints of gold throughout both sides amp up the holiday sparkle one aims for in a gift wrap.
  — Brigitt Earley, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
• That left enough time for Dakota to amp up its passing game and chip away at the deficit.
  — Wright Wilson, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2021
• The metallic dress had a subtle sheen, and its ruffled sleeves and hem amped up the fun and frills.
  — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2018
• Is The Drug amped up the brightness of the overall blush look.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 17 Sep. 2018
• And silk proteins amp up the blurring and plumping effects of the serum.
  — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023
• She also is known for making garments that amp up awareness for brands.
  — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
• Some of the pieces even include beads to amp up the design — like the disco cherries.
  — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
• Washable bath crayons and colorful foam will amp up the fun factor.
  — Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
• Her rosy cheeks and lips amp up the romantic feel of her loose, low, barely-up updo.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
• While makeup can help amp up the dew, Cheng says the key is focusing on skin prep.
  — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
• Red jalapeño chiles amp up the flavor in this chile, cilantro, and Meyer lemon salsa.
  — Sunset Magazine, 3 July 2020
• To amp up the dressing, bacon (and drippings) are added to the red-wine vinaigrette.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
• But this took away from a more important bit, the band’s efforts to amp themselves up for the crowd.
  — Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
• Looking for glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs is a great way to amp up the hunt after hours.
  — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 13 Feb. 2023