1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amped (up)
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Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.—
Ulrik Juul Christensen,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
In 1927, the superintendent of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in England found a witch’s broom growth — a kind of growth generally stimulated by a pathogen — growing at the base of a redwood tree.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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These rumors intensified after he was not seen in public for several days in August, though he has since been spotted playing golf.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The drama was further heightened by Texas Republican leaders’ calls to track down, fire, or arrest the quorum-breakers.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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But this has only heightened Beijing’s suspicion of backdoors and surveillance, prompting some Chinese firms to abandon American chips altogether.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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On the product front, the brand has deepened its footprint in skin care and broadened laterally into makeup hybrids.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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What might otherwise be a straightforward creepy historical novel is deepened by these uncanny phrasings, and Ravn’s attention to the social bonds in this world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Has anyone else got any hope, especially as Chelsea are strengthened by the return of Sam Kerr from injury, the signing of Ellie Carpenter from OL Lyonnes and Alyssa Thompson set to join too?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Kiko, further west off Mexico's coast, strengthened to Hurricane Kiko in the Pacific.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While Todd and Julie were in prison, Savannah stepped up to parent their other minor children - Grayson, 18, and Chloe, 12.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Taliban call for international assistance The Taliban have appealed to the world for more aid to support relief efforts, but so far, few countries have stepped up.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Amped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amped%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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