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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Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026 -
Lion’s mane stimulates nerve growth factor and neurogenesis, enhances memory, focus, clarity and mood, and chaga mushrooms can enhance physical performance, oxygen utilization and give an endurance boost.—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Her decision comes as South Florida Democrats are also grappling with a new state redistricting map that has scrambled the political landscape and intensified intra-party conflict over which candidates will ultimately run where.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s new supercomputer, meant to accelerate the search for new oil and gas deposits and enhance output from existing fields, costs $373 million.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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The story attracted her first, a heartwarming narrative about an aquarium cleaner (Field) who looks after a giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina) and the young drifter (Lewis Pullman) who deepens both their lives while doing his own soul-searching.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Just Women’s Sports Named WNBA Emerging Media Partner Just Women’s Sports has been named an Emerging Media Partner of the WNBA ahead of the 2026 season, deepening its investment in women’s basketball.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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However, this evolution will heighten concerns regarding accountability, reliability, and unintended escalation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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That means their savings will be eroded over time, heightening the risk of running out of money in retirement.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Kennedy said removing tariffs would reduce friction for importers, distributors and independent bottlers sourcing stock from Scotland, while also strengthening long-term confidence across the industry.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Our task is to rebuild and to strengthen the rule of law, the checks and balances.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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“Amp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amp%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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