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as in expands
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 increases
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 intensifies
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 amplifies
The Moon amplifies Jupiter, helping your words land clearly and carry weight.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
When every team operates from the same data foundation and AI amplifies that visibility with stronger forecasts and smarter allocation, the entire value chain becomes more predictable, and more profitable.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
This amplifies the liquid and gives it a new burst of flavors, bringing notes of chocolate, dark fruit, tobacco, leather, and burnt caramel to the forefront.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
And that amplifies the cutback.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Each increase in weight amplifies these demands, ensuring the robot operates beyond routine conditions while maintaining consistency without wobbling or resets.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The pair have invented a Bioluminator that detects and amplifies bioluminescence — the biochemical emission of light by living organisms.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
This program amplifies Indigenous filmmakers worldwide, sharing vital voices for our planet and its people.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Honey amplifies the sweetness of the carrots while balancing the bitterness of the radishes and cabbage.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
When every team operates from the same data foundation and AI amplifies that visibility with stronger forecasts and smarter allocation, the entire value chain becomes more predictable, and more profitable.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
This amplifies the liquid and gives it a new burst of flavors, bringing notes of chocolate, dark fruit, tobacco, leather, and burnt caramel to the forefront.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
And that amplifies the cutback.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Each increase in weight amplifies these demands, ensuring the robot operates beyond routine conditions while maintaining consistency without wobbling or resets.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The pair have invented a Bioluminator that detects and amplifies bioluminescence — the biochemical emission of light by living organisms.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
This program amplifies Indigenous filmmakers worldwide, sharing vital voices for our planet and its people.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Honey amplifies the sweetness of the carrots while balancing the bitterness of the radishes and cabbage.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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Here, the traditional expectations of a five-star stay are softened into something more personal—where time expands, space breathes, and every detail is designed to feel intuitive rather than imposed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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On top of bringing hundreds of new jobs to the Marion County community, Equestrian Manor expands the options for events — with spaces available for weddings, meetings and other gatherings.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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So a familiar roster with a familiar coaching staff slogging through a nightmarish first month only intensifies the scrutiny.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From drawing, everything else develops.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Local firm Studio Munge’s design is restrained but exacting, which heightens the impact of the details.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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