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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
That suggests trade actively amplifies disease risk over time.
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Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The solidarity of the community after their deaths amplifies that power.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The solidarity of the community after their deaths amplifies that power.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
Verb
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Choose the path that expands your world.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This amazing project significantly expands our ability to accomplish our mission, to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone, on a scale and with an impact unlike anything in our history.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The letter alleges that the Missouri State Tax Commission’s recent orders regarding Jackson County assessments do not discuss credits on 2023 and 2024 tax payments, or the 15% cap on commercial property value increases that LeVota has also implemented.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sounds like a rounding error, but the extra couple of percentage points of creamy fat is what really intensifies the flavor.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The last quarter moon intensifies frustrations today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta police cautioned that the information released so far is preliminary and could change as the investigation develops.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Investors' attention is now divided between geopolitical developments and earnings season, which accelerates on both sides of the Atlantic this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strategy also expands the military's long-range strike capabilities and accelerates the introduction of intergrated air and missile defense systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The zero gravity effects here work extremely well and there's a genuine good-naturedness on display that enhances the true silliness of the moment.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 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,
14 Apr. 2026
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The effect heightens the romanticism of characters who are no longer lost to us in translation.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cancer Neptune in Cancer heightens emotional sensitivity and nostalgia for home, family and heritage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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