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as in developing
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 increasing
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 intensifying
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 amplifying
For years, social networks have been plagued by bot accounts which typically mimic human engagement to do things like pump cryptocurrency prices or distort public perception through amplifying hate speech.
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Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Getting a clear picture of the fatalities and casualties suffered on both sides is not easy as neither Moscow nor Kyiv gives timely data on military losses, according to The Associated Press, which noted that the two countries are also simultaneously focused on amplifying each other's casualties.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
After it was caught amplifying the Bush Administration’s lies about weapons of mass destruction and the ease of regime change in Iraq, America’s own newspaper of record issued a mea culpa in 2004.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats who have criticized open and concealed carry laws for years, Winkler added, are not amplifying that position after Pretti’s death.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
As a fourth-generation farmer, LaMalfa was known for connecting with rural communities and amplifying their voices across Northern California.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
That storied student paper published something this month that caught our eye, amplifying the university president’s comments on free speech on campus during a podcast interview.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Instead, the Californian designer thought to continue amplifying his now global message by magnifying his show.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
In China's equity market, leverage primarily comes from margin financing, in which investors borrow from brokers to buy shares, amplifying both gains and losses.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Getting a clear picture of the fatalities and casualties suffered on both sides is not easy as neither Moscow nor Kyiv gives timely data on military losses, according to The Associated Press, which noted that the two countries are also simultaneously focused on amplifying each other's casualties.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
After it was caught amplifying the Bush Administration’s lies about weapons of mass destruction and the ease of regime change in Iraq, America’s own newspaper of record issued a mea culpa in 2004.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats who have criticized open and concealed carry laws for years, Winkler added, are not amplifying that position after Pretti’s death.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
As a fourth-generation farmer, LaMalfa was known for connecting with rural communities and amplifying their voices across Northern California.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
That storied student paper published something this month that caught our eye, amplifying the university president’s comments on free speech on campus during a podcast interview.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Instead, the Californian designer thought to continue amplifying his now global message by magnifying his show.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
In China's equity market, leverage primarily comes from margin financing, in which investors borrow from brokers to buy shares, amplifying both gains and losses.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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Its terms included developing a performance suede and a high-quality crust for full-grain alternatives.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’ll require developing a rushing attack that can be dominant like head coach and play-caller Dave Canales wants.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Competition is also intensifying.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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But competition is intensifying.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The mainframe cycle is enhancing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The drones can help save time and money while enhancing situational awareness and providing higher-quality data that can be integrated into digital environments, the press release said.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
23 Jan. 2026
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The one-day workshop brings together Phambassadors for speaker sessions, storytelling workshops and community-building — all in the name of deepening the Philly love.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Born Again is a worthy follow-up to its original series, deepening its themes of corruption and justice with Cox and D'Onofrio continuing to deliver committed performances.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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