1
as in stimulating
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 intensifying
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 amping (up)
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026 -
In mice, researchers have already been stimulating mice with ultrasound.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Israeli officials and military leaders have recently sounded the alarm over intensifying violence and lawlessness by extremist settlers in the occupied West Bank, where arsons and deadly attacks have continued unabated.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The company has faced intensifying competition from TikTok and continues to battle longtime rivals in social media including Instagram and X, formerly Twitter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war's economic fallout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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At Sunset+Vine, which was founded 30 years ago, East will focus on scaling the company’s international presence, deepening strategic partnerships with rights holders and integrating live, original and digital-native content.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Soko applied finishing treatments using Hydrogel technology to preserve the fabric and achieve vintage wash effects, significantly reducing water consumption and enhancing the overall sustainability footprint.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The city says investing in pedestrian infrastructure will help to reduce vehicle miles traveled, easing congestion and enhancing the environmental and economic vitality of the area.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But mortgage rates have been mostly rising since the war with Iran began, sending energy prices surging and heightening worries about higher inflation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, a full blockade of the strait could force China to become more directly involved in a conflict that is already heightening tensions with Washington.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of this system on Thursday, southwest winds will be strengthening across the region.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The state has been strengthening fire safety standards, specifically with the passage of Assembly Bill 3074 in 2020 and Senate Bill 504 in 2024, which direct residents to create an ember-resistant defensible space zone within the first 5 feet surrounding a structure, also known as Zone 0.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since Operation Metro Surge started, there have been many stories of Minnesotans stepping up to help their neighbors.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Governments are stepping up contingency measures.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Amping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amping%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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