amped (up)

past tense of amp (up)
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for amped (up)
Verb
  • But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Despite the stumble, Davis showed charisma and rhythm as the competition intensified.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The budget stalemate has intensified as Democrats feel betrayed by earlier spending cuts that Republicans passed on party lines.
    Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Thinking Long-term Della Valle has for years voiced his belief in a long-term approach — heightened and reflected by his decision to delist the group last year.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Tensions have heightened between Tehran and Washington since June, when the United States joined Israel and attacked Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day war between Israel and Iran.
    Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rainfall Trillions upon trillions of gallons of water fell as rain, enhanced by a rain event across the mountains even before Helene made landfall.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The cast-iron is further enhanced with an enamel coating that not only looks attractive, but also prevents food from sticking to the bottom.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Beijing has also deepened defense partnerships in its neighborhood, notably making inroads in military sales to Indonesia and Malaysia, a recent Lowy Institute report found.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Later, reading researcher Saiful Islam’s book on the fabric’s legacy deepened her commitment.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Narda has strengthened, but remains south of Baja, California.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Fortune’s reporting shows top executives probe for authenticity, motivation, and self-awareness—areas strengthened by Welch’s reframing advice—not weakened by exit signals or defensive answers.
    Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Alexander Romanov also stepped up in a big way last year, and has room to grow in the top four.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Tensions have risen since Taiwan’s independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party took power in 2016, and the PLA has stepped up military activity around the island.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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