AMPED (UP) Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words

amped (up)

verb

Definition of amped (up)

past tense of amp (up)

as in stimulated

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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as in intensified

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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We're all constantly stimulated by data and noise, and leaders who don't self-edit become part of that noise.

— Anna Jankowska, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age.

— Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 June 2026

Definition of stimulated

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Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure ‌this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.

— Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of intensified

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Those risks are heightened in the metropolitan area, given state laws in Kansas and Missouri surrounding local agencies’ abilities to assist with immigration enforcement.

— Sofi Zeman July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Security around the prison has been heightened with additional army troops and armed tanks also being deployed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of heightened

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Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.

— Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of enhanced

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Away from social media, the roommates have settled into simple traditions that have only strengthened their friendship.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of strengthened

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Mbappé stepped up in the 70th minute and duly converted for his seventh goal of the tournament – overtaking Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race due to his assist total.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Egypt had lost their past four penalty shootouts before Salah and his team-mates stepped up to face substitute goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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