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
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  • Instead, some industry leaders advocate for the US government to become an ambitious early customer, stimulating domestic demand and building a resilient supply chain, mirroring China's successful strategy.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Stronger trade winds help to move warm surface water away from the South American coast, which stimulates upwelling—that is, the movement of cold, dense, and nutrient-rich deep ocean water toward the surface.
    — John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulate
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  • Concerns intensified earlier this month when a 30-year Treasury auction drew weaker demand than the prior month, despite elevated yields.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Netanyahu and Erdogan have a long-running public feud, which intensified dramatically during the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensify
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  • Our philosophy has always been to remain thoughtful, ensuring every addition feels intentional and enhances the overall guest experience.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These sleek sneakers are made with layers of contoured cushioning to mold to your feet, a rubber sole with traction to stabilize, and two different lace options to customize your look and enhance comfort.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance
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  • One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, my curiosity about this particular repertory blind spot of mine has deepened to an extent.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepen
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  • As Lala moves west, two new areas of interest are forming in the eastern Pacific, coinciding with a strengthening El Niño, potentially the strongest on record, which could heighten Pacific hurricane activity.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The two crashes, among others that followed in the months after, heightened attention to aviation safety.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of heighten
Verb
  • The Iranian trade office on Friday called the agreement with Oman part of Tehran's broader push to strengthen economic ties with regional partners through trade diplomacy and improved logistics infrastructure.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, the same methodology was used throughout the study period, which strengthens the finding of an increase over time.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Amp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amp%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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