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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
For this transformation to be effective, AI must be positioned as a force that amplifies human capabilities, not replaces them.
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Cintia Barcelos, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Training camp amplifies Flores’ willingness to introduce exotic elements.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 12 June 2026
If employees are confused about their roles and receiving mixed signals, layering AI on top only amplifies the chaos.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Lyrical language and a consciousness that ranges unnamed over the water, amplifies the rigor of scientific description.
—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
Cintia Barcelos, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Training camp amplifies Flores’ willingness to introduce exotic elements.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 12 June 2026
If employees are confused about their roles and receiving mixed signals, layering AI on top only amplifies the chaos.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Lyrical language and a consciousness that ranges unnamed over the water, amplifies the rigor of scientific description.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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The speaker lineup also reflects just how far the festival expands of beyond traditional advertising.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Human spaceflight often expands beyond purely technical or scientific endeavors into ones of national pride and importance.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Researchers think that making art also increases neuroplasticity (the ability to form new connections).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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That increases the risk that individuals’ personal data could be exposed, misused or commercialized without their consent.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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Roasting peaches intensifies their flavor, and in this old-school recipe, they're mashed and mixed into a rich custard before churning into a creamy, fruit-forward ice cream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Still, as the day unfolds, the sun's alignment to Pluto intensifies deeper fears around control, recognition and power.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The agency also highlighted strengthening southerly winds across the western Gulf as the disturbance develops.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Experts say resentment often develops when one daughter quietly takes responsibility for everything while other siblings remain uninvolved.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Rapid volumetric heating accelerates dye diffusion and allows for deeper penetration of the prickly pear peel pigment molecules (betalain) into the wool fiber interior swollen by the heat.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Alibaba’s move comes as competition in physical AI accelerates globally.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Grilling the watermelon enhances its natural sweetness and adds a touch of smoky flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 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,
17 June 2026
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The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 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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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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