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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
Leaders often avoid these conversations to preserve harmony, but silence amplifies dysfunction.
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Michael D. Watkins, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2025
His efforts to raise awareness gain momentum with the support of Israeli journalist Abraham, who amplifies his narrative.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
Second, the neural network dynamically amplifies some of its expert vectors and dampens others, modifying its base weights to tailor itself to its current situation.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Central banks hoard gold rather than trading it, which reduces the available supply and amplifies future price movements.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
With a blend of liquid exfoliants, this primer helps control excess oil in your T zone (which, when left unchecked, amplifies the appearance of pores).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
The new Rhino release amplifies the darkness, letting every sinister detail seethe to the surface.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This blend not only future-proofs their careers, but also amplifies their irreplaceable human contribution.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Their prices can suddenly skyrocket before abruptly crashing, causing extreme gains and losses at a moment's notice, often triggered by a celebrity mention that tenuously amplifies short-term interest.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Michael D. Watkins, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2025
His efforts to raise awareness gain momentum with the support of Israeli journalist Abraham, who amplifies his narrative.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
Second, the neural network dynamically amplifies some of its expert vectors and dampens others, modifying its base weights to tailor itself to its current situation.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Central banks hoard gold rather than trading it, which reduces the available supply and amplifies future price movements.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
With a blend of liquid exfoliants, this primer helps control excess oil in your T zone (which, when left unchecked, amplifies the appearance of pores).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
The new Rhino release amplifies the darkness, letting every sinister detail seethe to the surface.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This blend not only future-proofs their careers, but also amplifies their irreplaceable human contribution.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Their prices can suddenly skyrocket before abruptly crashing, causing extreme gains and losses at a moment's notice, often triggered by a celebrity mention that tenuously amplifies short-term interest.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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What to Know The latest funding threat comes as the administration intensifies its oversight of academic institutions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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As climate change intensifies large-scale wildfires in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the invisible work of scientists becomes even more critical to the protection of public lands, Townsend says.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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At the very least, Booker would be solid insurance at guard, and best-case scenario, the guard develops into an All-Pro in Miami.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The most common type of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, which develops in the uterine lining.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
13 Apr. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The old-fashioned furnishings provide storage and display space that enhances the bathroom's utility.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The combination of the suite’s ECM capabilities with the launcher’s decoy system enhances the ship’s defense capabilities against different threats.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The sun joining Neptune heightens your intuition tenfold.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The latest development heightens tensions between Lamont and lawmakers, who have battled over spending controls and growing needs in core public services.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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