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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 result is a geomagnetic storm that amplifies the ionospheric and radio disruptions caused by flares and saturates the radiation belts surrounding Earth to such an extent that new belts can suddenly form.
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Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The goal is clearly to emulate a series like Slow Horses or The Americans, yet all that attention paid to what the Talamasca does wrong only amplifies how the show fails to sketch a genuine identity for the group.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
Previous studies relied on a process known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which amplifies small or degraded fragments of DNA, allowing scientists to analyze genetic material even from old or damaged organic matter.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Around him, Milan’s structure amplifies his threat.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
His stature as the longest-serving Senate party leader and a pivotal figure within the Republican Party amplifies the implications of each public health episode, raising questions about party leadership succession and broader calls for congressional term and age limits.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
This includes the addition of a thin, flat membrane called a diaphragm that vibrates and amplifies sound.
—Joshua Hutcheson, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
This Air sign is all about balance, connection and aesthetics, so having Venus here amplifies our desire for meaningful relationships and lighthearted exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
This downslide amplifies an economic correction in the live space, following a years-long explosion of business post-Covid.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The goal is clearly to emulate a series like Slow Horses or The Americans, yet all that attention paid to what the Talamasca does wrong only amplifies how the show fails to sketch a genuine identity for the group.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
Previous studies relied on a process known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which amplifies small or degraded fragments of DNA, allowing scientists to analyze genetic material even from old or damaged organic matter.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Around him, Milan’s structure amplifies his threat.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
His stature as the longest-serving Senate party leader and a pivotal figure within the Republican Party amplifies the implications of each public health episode, raising questions about party leadership succession and broader calls for congressional term and age limits.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
This includes the addition of a thin, flat membrane called a diaphragm that vibrates and amplifies sound.
—Joshua Hutcheson, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
This Air sign is all about balance, connection and aesthetics, so having Venus here amplifies our desire for meaningful relationships and lighthearted exchanges.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
This downslide amplifies an economic correction in the live space, following a years-long explosion of business post-Covid.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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That might be a regular thing for a few years, and then again once the Playoff inevitably expands.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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Benefits of Heat Therapy Heat therapy increases tissue temperature and blood flow to your back, relaxing muscles and improving pain.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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This scenario would be more likely if the storm intensifies faster and gets guided north by a dip in the jet stream.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The recent fossil find intensifies the discussion about the differing ecological roles of early hominin species.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cameron also develops a close but complicated mentorship with one of his commanding officers, Sergeant Liam Robert Sullivan (Max Parker), a deputy drill instructor, who also hasn't revealed his sexuality.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Place each half on a wire rack and toast for 10 to 15 minutes, ensuring the bread develops a sturdy, crunchy base that can hold all the fillings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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This approach lowers costs, accelerates delivery, and — by integrating superior technology on these platforms at scale — ensures that America has both the fleet size and the industrial depth needed to respond to a crisis.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the sins of the past come to the surface, the film only accelerates, providing high entertainment and thematic resonance all at once.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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How Zurzuvae works to help combat postpartum depression Zurzuvae enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that sends signals in the brain to calm nerve activity, Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health, tells SELF.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
28 Oct. 2025
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In addition to speed and efficiency, FliCS enhances safety and operational flexibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avery’s model augments the traditional VC model.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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To enhance the verisimilitude of his wraparound segment, Cheel augments the fictional story of alien-contact footage discovered at a yard sale with nonfiction asides about UFO culture.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sticking to the brand’s core principles of helping people embrace beauty and taking care of our skin and soul from the inside out, this skincare-makeup hybrid features amethyst crystal, which heightens creativity, intuition, and spirituality.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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