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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
Fox’s injury only amplifies that message.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Add family to the mix and the intensity amplifies.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Astrologically speaking, this significantly amplifies the already intense Cancer energy.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
When LLMs were given the freedom to determine their own target amounts and betting sizes, bankruptcy rates rose substantially alongside instances of irrational behavior, demonstrating that greater autonomy amplifies risk-taking tendencies.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Exceptionally dark skies make his sleigh more visible, the snowpack amplifies even the softest of footsteps, and the winter hush and wide open spaces across this Montana ranch leave little room for secrets.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Year-end thin market liquidity also amplifies price swings, according to Takieddine.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Jupiter in Leo amplifies your voice, your humor, your content, your aesthetic, your intelligence, and your creative output.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Tehran can also recalibrate its emphasis on material defensive power—an emphasis that often amplifies threat perceptions—and instead prioritize cooperation and coordination, particularly at the regional level.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Add family to the mix and the intensity amplifies.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Astrologically speaking, this significantly amplifies the already intense Cancer energy.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
When LLMs were given the freedom to determine their own target amounts and betting sizes, bankruptcy rates rose substantially alongside instances of irrational behavior, demonstrating that greater autonomy amplifies risk-taking tendencies.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Exceptionally dark skies make his sleigh more visible, the snowpack amplifies even the softest of footsteps, and the winter hush and wide open spaces across this Montana ranch leave little room for secrets.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Year-end thin market liquidity also amplifies price swings, according to Takieddine.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Jupiter in Leo amplifies your voice, your humor, your content, your aesthetic, your intelligence, and your creative output.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Tehran can also recalibrate its emphasis on material defensive power—an emphasis that often amplifies threat perceptions—and instead prioritize cooperation and coordination, particularly at the regional level.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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The discussion comes as driverless robotaxi testing and deployment expands rapidly nationwide, with Austin as a major launching pad.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cotie McMahon expands her range As her former program finds its footing without her, Cotie McMahon is showing a different part of her game than existed at Ohio State.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Red meat likely increases blood pressure due to byproducts from chemical reactions that happen in the liver and gut.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Another option would be to draft a prospect on Day 3 and hope that offensive tackle develops quickly as a stop gap before becoming the team’s cheap swing tackle for the next couple of years.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Too often, a route concept develops without a viable safety valve.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Adoption accelerates when employees feel ownership.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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That visibility accelerates learning and increases the likelihood of detection and arrest.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 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,
4 Jan. 2026
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Agreeing to a three-year contract with Tatsuya Imai augments a rotation bracing for the loss of Framber Valdez while leaving a footprint in a market this franchise rarely explores.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Companies have been bolstering identity security defenses as AI heightens the sophistication of cyberattacks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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