amping (up)

verb

present participle of amp (up)
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)
  1. stimulating
  2. intensifying
  3. deepening
  4. enhancing
  5. heightening
  6. strengthening
  7. stepping up
Verb
  • Key Takeaways Collagen supplements help improve bone mineral density, strength, and structure by stimulating new bone tissue and reducing bone breakdown.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026
  • Even people with long, strong strands look for ways to add thickness, whether through a scalp serum, follicle-stimulating oil, or volume-boosting mousse.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of stimulating
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  • Growing populations and expanding industries are intensifying freshwater shortages across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, increasing the need for sustainable water supplies.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky is intensifying appeals to the United States and NATO allies for Patriot missile interceptors.
    — Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifying
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  • Mainstream distribution keeps deepening while the briefs fly.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • China’s tech giants are deepening their push into enterprise AI to drive profits.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepening
Verb
  • These policies are increasingly important for enhancing older workers’ employability as AI and technological change reshape jobs and skill requirements.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • The architecture is intended to reduce construction complexity while enhancing operational safety.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • Your celestial ruler, Venus, returns to your sign, heightening everything from your confidence and visibility to your irresistible charm.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The threat expanded on the Yemeni militant group’s call Monday to close off the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi ships, heightening the risk for vessels passing through the channel.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of heightening
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  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Cubs also improved to 32-15 since June 11, strengthening their hold on the top spot in the NL wild-card standings.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthening
Verb
  • Second-year edge rusher Collin Oliver showed promise with strong plays, stepping up in Micah Parsons' absence.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Cities across the Southwest are stepping up conservation efforts amid the growing crisis facing a key Colorado River reservoir straddling the Utah-Arizona border.
    — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of stepping up
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