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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
His most viral videos include skits about dueling Drake and Kendrick Lamar tracks and parodies amplifying more serious lyrical messages in popular party music.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat have turned Saudi fashion shows into global content moments, with influencers, celebrities and stylists amplifying runway looks in real time.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Recently, however, the AI boom is amplifying the need for computing power, and, in turn, the demand for data centers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Companies should be required to disclose how their algorithms promote content to minors and be held responsible for knowingly amplifying harmful material, including content linked to self-harm, exploitation, or harassment.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Uncertainty is amplifying the trend.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The next decade is about amplifying it, backing stories that matter, filmmakers who take risks, and cinema that can travel across borders without losing its soul.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat have turned Saudi fashion shows into global content moments, with influencers, celebrities and stylists amplifying runway looks in real time.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Recently, however, the AI boom is amplifying the need for computing power, and, in turn, the demand for data centers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Companies should be required to disclose how their algorithms promote content to minors and be held responsible for knowingly amplifying harmful material, including content linked to self-harm, exploitation, or harassment.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Uncertainty is amplifying the trend.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The next decade is about amplifying it, backing stories that matter, filmmakers who take risks, and cinema that can travel across borders without losing its soul.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Doing so compresses the light reflected from the plasma, thereby increasing its intensity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Behind the scenes, though, a scramble has been intensifying to hold together a fragile coalition politically and tenuous competition financially.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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But i-Ready is facing mounting backlash, and the revolt is intensifying as parents question how much time children spend on screens at school.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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With revenue-sharing challenges mounting across college athletics — and some schools already cutting sports — expanding the playoff has become a potential financial lifeline.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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According to Abbott's office, the Texas Department of Public Safety is immediately expanding the Texas Repeat Offender Taskforce to the Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Anthropic also warned that highly capable AI models could dramatically improve offensive cyber operations by accelerating vulnerability discovery and attack planning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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New research points to a mechanism within the Cascadia fault that could be accelerating a break.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ceiling is also covered with fabric, adding more opulence and enhancing live acoustics for performances in the entertainment space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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While Univision will continue to feature the highly dramatic telenovelas for which it is best known, the network is augmenting its schedule in areas that are certain to draw broader crowds, including sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Semafor’s journalists helped fill in the gaps by augmenting the readout with reporting that wasn’t captured in the transcript.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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While one-person shows are often built to showcase an actor’s shape-shifting skills, Lowe’s script, Meltzer’s direction and Rosenberg’s performance use the many supporting characters as a means of deepening Moses’ story.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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