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as in to develop
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 to increase
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 to intensify
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 amplify
The event, taking place on June 29, at the Lincoln Center, includes a dynamic one-day summit and happens during Pride Month, uniting trailblazers, creators, and advocates across industries to amplify impact and elevate voices.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
Having minimal or poor drainage can amplify the problem, especially if planting in garden boxes with closed bottoms.
—Amelia Martin, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Throughout the interview, Stahl lamented the steady decline of public trust in the media, which has been amplified by Trump’s tactics.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Her circle of female writers, artists, choreographers and photographers amplified collections built around strong brand signatures such as the Bar jacket, pleated tulle skirts, goddess gowns and hit accessories like the Book Tote bag and the Slingback shoe.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
Having minimal or poor drainage can amplify the problem, especially if planting in garden boxes with closed bottoms.
—Amelia Martin, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Throughout the interview, Stahl lamented the steady decline of public trust in the media, which has been amplified by Trump’s tactics.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Her circle of female writers, artists, choreographers and photographers amplified collections built around strong brand signatures such as the Bar jacket, pleated tulle skirts, goddess gowns and hit accessories like the Book Tote bag and the Slingback shoe.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplify
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Founder’s Block Chardonnay Photo : Scott Semler Situated in the Russian River Valley’s Chalk Hill region, this 1,500-acre estate of the same name is planted with a one-of-a-kind proprietary Chardonnay clone developed in partnership with U.C. Davis’s esteemed viticulture and enology department.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Mahan won his first term as mayor in 2022 with 51.3% of the vote after residents pushed to move the mayoral election to align with the presidential one to increase voter turnout.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during recent global disruptions have highlighted the fragility of our food systems and have intensified competition while simultaneously opening new markets.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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Abu Shabab’s social media presence, along with slick videos and fluent English commentary, has expanded.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The work taps into an expanding debate about how biological evolution fits within the normal framework of science.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Chronic stress can accelerate aging and exacerbate existing health disparities.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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With attacks accelerating in pace and intensity, organizations cannot afford slow, laborious reporting structures.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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As disparate data sources come together through intelligent ETL processes enhanced by AI, the next step is managing the security, authentication and role-level access of the different departments and users.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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One such model is the external control arm (ECA), which leverages real-world data (RWD) to supplement or replace control groups, especially when enrolling patients in placebo arms is impractical or ethically complex.—
Sujay Jadhav,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Although less snow fell this year, the lake reached its full capacity when the winter snowpack started to melt and supplemented its levels.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Anthropic sees this as an example of how AI can augment human work, not replace it.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The new clubhouse/pro shop is set to be approximately 10,000 square feet and feature a year-round restaurant augmented by a dining room, sports bar, event space, terrace and multi-sport simulators.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplify. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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