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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
Lyrical language and a consciousness that ranges unnamed over the water, amplifies the rigor of scientific description.
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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
That wound has been kept open not just by bad timing, but by a business model that amplifies volatility without capturing enough of the upside.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Retiring at 62 instead of 67 amplifies longevity risk in three directions at once.
—Jon Sabes, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Her organization spearheads the biannual Design Summit for Friends of Friends, which amplifies diverse voices in the design field that otherwise may not be heard in the mainstream.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The song amplifies what makes the album such a captivating listen, as Vandal pulls from across her varied experiences and tastes to continually push back against sonic expectations.
—Erica Campbell, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
Technology, by its very nature, amplifies what already exists.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The personalized mRNA vaccine then amplifies the effect.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
Climate change has already made the contrast between drought and deluge more extreme; El Niño amplifies that whiplash.
—Dr. Douglas M. Hasson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
That wound has been kept open not just by bad timing, but by a business model that amplifies volatility without capturing enough of the upside.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Retiring at 62 instead of 67 amplifies longevity risk in three directions at once.
—Jon Sabes, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Her organization spearheads the biannual Design Summit for Friends of Friends, which amplifies diverse voices in the design field that otherwise may not be heard in the mainstream.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The song amplifies what makes the album such a captivating listen, as Vandal pulls from across her varied experiences and tastes to continually push back against sonic expectations.
—Erica Campbell, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
Technology, by its very nature, amplifies what already exists.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The personalized mRNA vaccine then amplifies the effect.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
Climate change has already made the contrast between drought and deluge more extreme; El Niño amplifies that whiplash.
—Dr. Douglas M. Hasson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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The gas in your stomach expands as the pressure drops, leaving you bloated.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Broader sonobuoy push The Scottish trial arrives as Ultra Maritime expands its sonobuoy business through production contracts and international partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The company has also deepened ties with major technology players including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, even as competition intensifies across the AI industry.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The process tenderizes the ingredient and intensifies its natural flavor.—
Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Ton develops her versatility while training with the Irvine Novaquatics club under coach Nathan Wilcox, who also coaches her at Fountain Valley.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Unable to store new memories, Leonard develops an elaborate system of documentation involving photographs and tattoos to provide connective tissue to his future self.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Be sure to stop by the inhalation salt chamber that accelerates skin cell rejuvenation, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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AlphaFold considerably accelerates that process.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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If the tile goes mid-way up the wall, the designer recommends choosing a paint color that enhances the tile’s color, either a similar hue or a complementary tone.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This enhances France’s capability to maintain its operational superiority in contested and high-intensity airspaces.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Another envisions a future where technology augments rather than replaces human capability.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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,
12 June 2026
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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