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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
What started as a fringe of far-right mothers has seen its interests collide with a presidential administration that embraces and amplifies their message, launching the group into a new level of influence in public policy.
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ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Higher prices and falling asset prices reduce consumer and business confidence, all resulting in a negative feedback loop that amplifies downside risks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Dish soap amplifies the effectiveness of other natural treatments.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Fox’s omission was a window into how the pro-Trump network selectively amplifies or sidesteps his rhetoric depending on the moment.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Nutrition plays a huge role in weight management, but exercise amplifies the benefits.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
While the major-league success rate for Tommy John patients remains mixed, Musgrove’s uncertain status amplifies the vulnerability of San Diego’s rotation.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
At scale, culture dictates whether tech amplifies integrity or risk.
—K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Higher prices and falling asset prices reduce consumer and business confidence, all resulting in a negative feedback loop that amplifies downside risks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Dish soap amplifies the effectiveness of other natural treatments.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Fox’s omission was a window into how the pro-Trump network selectively amplifies or sidesteps his rhetoric depending on the moment.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Nutrition plays a huge role in weight management, but exercise amplifies the benefits.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
While the major-league success rate for Tommy John patients remains mixed, Musgrove’s uncertain status amplifies the vulnerability of San Diego’s rotation.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
At scale, culture dictates whether tech amplifies integrity or risk.
—K. H. Koehler, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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When this idea is diluted, government expands its ambition to curate the public’s consciousness.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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As artificial intelligence expands into classrooms, workplaces, and homes, a new coalition warns that risks to children and workers are growing faster than efforts to control the new technology.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn’t display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Venus and Pluto’s clash intensifies a one-sided attraction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have long recognized that climate change intensifies heat waves.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Charting Cotton’s Future By enabling growers to benchmark performance, adopt advanced methods and achieve environmental targets, the Trust Protocol develops a long-term vision for cotton production that is resilient and responsible.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Strategic opportunity, legal risk Environmental groups say the risks extend beyond criminal financing to broader ecological destruction if foreign investment accelerates extraction.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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This will be done while continuously aligning skills, roles, and work as change accelerates.—
Nickle LaMoreaux,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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The team also highlighted that the technology enhances robotic hands’ capabilities in delicate manipulation tasks and paving the way for further advancements in humanoid dexterous hand development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 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,
2 Apr. 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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Warrior Mars in your sign fires up thoughts about your identity — and simultaneously heightens your initiative.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This uncertainty heightens individual anxiety and that in turn manifests in a diminished personal sense of well being.—
Dr. Howard A. Selinger,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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