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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
The immediacy and interactivity of social media platforms amplified the outrage, encouraging group mobilization.
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Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
In the emotional post, the widow reflected on her husband's mission and vowed his message would only be amplified.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Musk and Altman's feud escalates The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has intensified after Musk amplified a conspiracy theory that an OpenAI whistleblower, whose death had been officially deemed a suicide, was actually murdered.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
That anger is amplified by a mix of social media, conspiracy theories and personal grievances.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This dynamic has been evident in recent trends, where dollar weakness has amplified gold's rally.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
To get around this, Ollilo proposed the temperature increase was amplified by a decrease in GCRs reaching the atmosphere.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
With every motion, the intensity feels amplified and the burn becomes a double entendre.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
In the emotional post, the widow reflected on her husband's mission and vowed his message would only be amplified.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Musk and Altman's feud escalates The conflict between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has intensified after Musk amplified a conspiracy theory that an OpenAI whistleblower, whose death had been officially deemed a suicide, was actually murdered.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
That anger is amplified by a mix of social media, conspiracy theories and personal grievances.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This dynamic has been evident in recent trends, where dollar weakness has amplified gold's rally.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
To get around this, Ollilo proposed the temperature increase was amplified by a decrease in GCRs reaching the atmosphere.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
With every motion, the intensity feels amplified and the burn becomes a double entendre.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That Carroll took such umbrage only increased Harbaugh’s smile, making for a better story.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chinese policymakers have intensified efforts aimed at reining in excessive price cuts that have eroded corporate profits while doing little to spur demand.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Oli's government lifted the ban after protests intensified on Monday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament.—
Gopal Sharma,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The glasses, reportedly developed under the codename Hypernova, will launch under the Ray-Ban brand.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mara Roszak developed the RŌZ Evergreen Style Cream to use in place of traditional gels, providing light-to-medium hold with shea butter, hydrolyzed pea protein, and carnauba wax.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Roots Of The 70-Hour Workweek The 996 work culture originated in China's tech and manufacturing sectors in the early 2010s, becoming widespread as the country's rapid economic growth accelerated through the mid-2010s.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Originally intended to replace the existing F-22, the NGAD plane is planned to have enhanced stealth, weapon-carrying ability, and also a ‘loyal wingman’ drone.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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And research has shown that skilled field trades like those that service the electric system stand to be augmented, not replaced, by artificial intelligence tools such as predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 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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Opened in 1946, the diner was the first in the city to hire African Americans in front-of-house roles during a time when racial tensions were heightened, and its inclusive legacy has lived on.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Utilities are reduced in phases, while security is often heightened and maintenance pared down to essentials.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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