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as in expanded
to express more fully and in greater detail
after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors
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as in intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones
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Recent Examples of amplified
Coordinated messaging, disinformation campaigns, and influence operations are amplified through global media channels and digital platforms.
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Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
When Rue meets one of Laurie’s customers, Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a strip-club mogul fond of cowboy hats and the American frontier as an organizing metaphor, the everything-is-for-sale theme is amplified further.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
The gatherings are often organized or amplified through social media, allowing large groups of young people to converge quickly in popular areas of the city.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump’s attacks on Leo began after the pope amplified criticism of war and asserted that God doesn’t bless those who drop bombs.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The rest of the cast, meanwhile, has continued on with their lives, posting their brand deals and attending music festivals, with no real word on what’s to come from the show that amplified their careers.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
In a world where performances are often amplified, Ranbir internalizes.
—Ayushmann Khurrana, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
And while Emily in Paris may have amplified that energy, Collins insists her romantic side was always there.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
This is further amplified in Switzerland, where there is a cultural bias to stay humble and focus on what’s realistic.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
When Rue meets one of Laurie’s customers, Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a strip-club mogul fond of cowboy hats and the American frontier as an organizing metaphor, the everything-is-for-sale theme is amplified further.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
The gatherings are often organized or amplified through social media, allowing large groups of young people to converge quickly in popular areas of the city.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Trump’s attacks on Leo began after the pope amplified criticism of war and asserted that God doesn’t bless those who drop bombs.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The rest of the cast, meanwhile, has continued on with their lives, posting their brand deals and attending music festivals, with no real word on what’s to come from the show that amplified their careers.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
In a world where performances are often amplified, Ranbir internalizes.
—Ayushmann Khurrana, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
And while Emily in Paris may have amplified that energy, Collins insists her romantic side was always there.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
This is further amplified in Switzerland, where there is a cultural bias to stay humble and focus on what’s realistic.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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What began seven years ago as a freewheeling alt-country outlet for Max Bottner, formerly of Indiana egg-punks Liquids and the anarchist hardcore band Side Action, eventually expanded to a full band.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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California expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds this school year.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But having one of the game’s fastest players start at second base in the bottom of the 10th gave the Cubs an advantage, which increased after Caleb Thielbar pitched a scoreless top of the 10th.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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As unmanned systems have become increasingly central to modern ground warfare, militaries and defense researchers have intensified efforts to develop wireless charging and in-flight power delivery technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the federal government’s crackdown on immigration and state limits on how many hours seasonal foreign workers with H2A visas can work have intensified agricultural labor uncertainty.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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In her time working in the Bon Appétit and Epicurious Test Kitchen, Zaynab Issa developed almost 100 recipes.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Researchers at Harvard have developed a fleet of robotic ants that mimic the self-organizing behavior of social insects to build and dismantle structures without blueprints or central leadership.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the 20-shop agreement, RBH qualifies for the brand’s 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program, an initiative designed to support franchise partners committed to accelerated and multi-unit growth.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The stakes of all those efforts will be heightened during the approaching midterm elections.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Riley’s anxiety was heightened when her garden gate was recently damaged by someone.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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