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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
At scale, culture dictates whether tech amplifies integrity or risk.
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K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Mind you, this plush is quite small, only 4½ inches tall, but that only amplifies the cuteness.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
But protecting those in precarious positions only amplifies the need for those with power to assume the risk.
—Jenna Norton, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
The music amplifies both her giddiness and her uncertainty.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The timing amplifies all of those factors.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Tang has argued that governance must precede expansion, because automation without guardrails amplifies mistakes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Retail leverage amplifies swings Another factor amplifying the market's moves is South Korea's large base of retail investors and its active derivatives market, according to market veterans.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, this employment data only amplifies the economic mystery, both statewide and nationally.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Mind you, this plush is quite small, only 4½ inches tall, but that only amplifies the cuteness.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
But protecting those in precarious positions only amplifies the need for those with power to assume the risk.
—Jenna Norton, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
The music amplifies both her giddiness and her uncertainty.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The timing amplifies all of those factors.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Tang has argued that governance must precede expansion, because automation without guardrails amplifies mistakes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Retail leverage amplifies swings Another factor amplifying the market's moves is South Korea's large base of retail investors and its active derivatives market, according to market veterans.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, this employment data only amplifies the economic mystery, both statewide and nationally.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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Your perspective expands quickly as the nurturing Moon lights your 9th House of Exploration, inviting ideas that refresh stuck viewpoints.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Typically the planes have a crew of three, but this expands to a basic crew of five when used for medical purposes.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, capital concentration intensifies the danger.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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And, as geopolitical competition intensifies around critical minerals, countries like Zimbabwe may gain leverage by positioning themselves as alternative suppliers in an industry still dominated by China.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Joel, who has spoken publicly about her experience with endometriosis, brought her own doctor, Tamer Seckin, to discuss the common, painful condition, in which thick tissue develops outside of the uterus.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Willis said the city should examine several scenarios, including the cost of repairing City Hall, the land’s value as redevelopment accelerates around the convention center and the broader trajectory of downtown.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Adding to the enjoyment of outdoor activities is the large lot, which enhances the sense of privacy when outside.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Advanced tier is perfect for mid-level and large companies, which further augments your accounting department with Excel data sync capabilities along with backup and restore functionality.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 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,
10 Mar. 2026
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This approach echoes the idea of compression and release in architecture, where a smaller or more intimate space heightens the experience of moving into a larger room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set in London and Spain, the story unfolds across six episodes — Wright directed the first three — and cleverly heightens the tensions sometimes experienced in in-law relationships.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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