amp (up)

verb

Definition of amp (up)next
1
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism

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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree inflammatory rhetoric that served only to amp up the civil unrest that was overspreading the city

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amp (up)
  1. stimulate
  2. intensify
  3. enhance
  4. deepen
  5. heighten
  6. strengthen
Verb
  • In winter, the plant thrives with nighttime temperatures between 40 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit to stimulate spring flowers.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These plant pests stimulate the Mexican petunia foliage to grow hairlike portions that form the white patches.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • History shows that presidents who intensify wars in pursuit of a way out, or to protect their own prestige or America’s reputation, descend a slippery slope.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rising electricity demand from AI data centers has intensified the search for on-site power systems that can ease pressure on strained grids without locking operators into a single fuel.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensify
Verb
  • Andrew Reiter, founder of Shield AI, advocates for autonomous drones to enhance military safety by replacing soldiers in dangerous reconnaissance.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The chilliest option on this list, ice diving at Ultima Hotel Courchevel is a thrilling, health-boosting, and mood-enhancing water experience.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance
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  • Communities will debate whether AI improves access to knowledge or deepens dependence on a few private platforms.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Allowing your lawn to wilt a little between waterings helps deepen the root system.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepen
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  • While every other Hughes film is grounded in ordinary everyday experiences only slightly heightened for comedic effect, Weird Science stands apart as his big cartoonish swing at a high concept sci-fi comedy.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The certification was delayed as Boeing addressed technical issues and heightened regulatory scrutiny following two crashes involving the larger Max 8 that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of heighten
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  • Later on Friday, Infantino said the plan was to strengthen such bodies, not divide world soccer.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Open-weight models have strengthened the buyer’s bargaining position.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthen
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“Amp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amp%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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