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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
Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.
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Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The killing last year stunned an affluent Dallas suburb where the teenagers attended school and quickly drew wider attention, in part over social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The surroundings are familiar, but they are amplified.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The benefits were also amplified with the addition of aerobic exercise, which includes activities like brisk walking, running, swimming and cycling, the authors noted.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
That perhaps it was being amplified.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Social media has amplified that shift, turning before-and-after redesigns into a form of storytelling in their own right.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Disney’s bet on sports and streaming amplified last August when the company launched the ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming app, which features all of the content from its TV network as well as exclusive programming.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
While menopause is biological, many of the symptoms associated with it, including sleep disruption, anxiety, mood instability, brain fog, and fatigue, can also be amplified by chronic stress and nervous system overload.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The killing last year stunned an affluent Dallas suburb where the teenagers attended school and quickly drew wider attention, in part over social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The surroundings are familiar, but they are amplified.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The benefits were also amplified with the addition of aerobic exercise, which includes activities like brisk walking, running, swimming and cycling, the authors noted.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
That perhaps it was being amplified.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Social media has amplified that shift, turning before-and-after redesigns into a form of storytelling in their own right.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Disney’s bet on sports and streaming amplified last August when the company launched the ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming app, which features all of the content from its TV network as well as exclusive programming.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
While menopause is biological, many of the symptoms associated with it, including sleep disruption, anxiety, mood instability, brain fog, and fatigue, can also be amplified by chronic stress and nervous system overload.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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On Tuesday, Anthropic expanded the effort to include 150 organizations in more than 15 countries.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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But inconsistencies between location data and statements Brian Hooker made to investigators have intensified scrutiny on the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, a US official familiar with the criminal investigation told CNN.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The United States has also intensified pressure on Iran by enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, citing Tehran’s threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil and natural gas exports.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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His capacity has developed across multiple areas, such as artistry, fatherhood, and partnership.—
Meagan Jordan,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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What Doremus has done though, is to make his own thing with a similar concept, a film greatly enhanced by the lilting presence of Clarke, who is wonderful in this role(s), showing us the glory of fate, and its price.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 June 2026
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The tank has been enhanced as part of a beautification of the island.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Adidas campaign star wore a brown halter gown by the American designer with a plunging neckline that landed at Mendes’ waist, augmented by a gold hardware embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Beijing is widely seen to be wary of that program, which has traditionally heightened American focus on the region and risks instability that could impact China, which shares a border with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The deadly attack comes as tensions between Palestinians and Israeli settlers have heightened after Israeli troops shot at a car in the West Bank over the weekend, killing a 7-month-old baby.—
Robert Blankenship,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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