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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
That figured to only get amplified with the buzzing crowd for just the second NFL game here and a scene with a vibe reminiscent of crowds at an Olympic event.
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Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The latest details come from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who amplified his previous comments with new revelations.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With every motion, the intensity feels amplified and the burn becomes a double entendre.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Rather than preparing markets for a manageable transition, the president has chosen to use apocalyptic warnings as a judicial pressure campaign—ensuring that when the bill comes due, the economic shock will be amplified by his own dire predictions.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The contrast has consequences for land-dwellers like ourselves, as every degree of global warming will be amplified over land.
—Nadir Jeevanjee, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Inputs that arrive in sync with the rhythm are amplified, while those that come at the wrong moment are dampened or ignored.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
In Florida, that trend is amplified by higher monthly costs for prospective buyers — including rising HOA dues, surging insurance premiums and new reserve rules that require associations to set aside more for repairs.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
The more comments, shares, and watch time a piece of content gets, the more it’s amplified.
—Katya Varbanova, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The latest details come from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who amplified his previous comments with new revelations.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With every motion, the intensity feels amplified and the burn becomes a double entendre.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Rather than preparing markets for a manageable transition, the president has chosen to use apocalyptic warnings as a judicial pressure campaign—ensuring that when the bill comes due, the economic shock will be amplified by his own dire predictions.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The contrast has consequences for land-dwellers like ourselves, as every degree of global warming will be amplified over land.
—Nadir Jeevanjee, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Inputs that arrive in sync with the rhythm are amplified, while those that come at the wrong moment are dampened or ignored.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
In Florida, that trend is amplified by higher monthly costs for prospective buyers — including rising HOA dues, surging insurance premiums and new reserve rules that require associations to set aside more for repairs.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
The more comments, shares, and watch time a piece of content gets, the more it’s amplified.
—Katya Varbanova, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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Tesla's board has urged shareholders to vote against a proposal calling for a political neutrality policy, which would have expanded board oversight of Musk's political activities.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, Chanel has expanded its support for cinema, which now encompasses everything from costume design to film restoration, in addition to initiatives geared at fostering the next generation of movie directors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The vocal outcries of small groups of readers on social media were intensified by polarization and algorithm amplification.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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These rumors intensified after he was not seen in public for several days in August, though he has since been spotted playing golf.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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These costs are leading to price increases for consumers and fewer new games being developed.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a sensor that detects acetone in breath, offering a fast, inexpensive way to identify diabetes and prediabetes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, 12 percent of firms reported project delays or cancellations due to tariffs, while 36 percent have raised prices, and 40 percent have accelerated purchases in anticipation of new tariffs.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hayes was identified as the person driving a SUV in the 5800 block of South Princeton Avenue, and accelerated striking an officer.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be enhanced medical and sports science areas.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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To put their own spin on it, their chefs now offer burger or hot dog bars with a variety of creative toppings, as well as a burrata bar, augmented with seasonal produce.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The drama was further heightened by Texas Republican leaders’ calls to track down, fire, or arrest the quorum-breakers.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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But this has only heightened Beijing’s suspicion of backdoors and surveillance, prompting some Chinese firms to abandon American chips altogether.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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