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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
Another factor amplifying the market's moves is South Korea's large base of retail investors and its active derivatives market, according to market veterans.
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Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
In Canada, campaigns like #TruthAndReconciliation, #EveryChildMatters and #MMIWG focus on confronting historical injustice and amplifying Indigenous voices calling for systemic reform.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Some manufacturers may be forced to curtail output or idle plants entirely, amplifying the supply-chain disruptions already rattling global markets.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
What This Revival Signals for Broadway The Broadway revival is set to bring fans’ fond memories to life again, with extravagant costumes, polished choreography, and modern production design amplifying the show’s signature camp.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
What to Expect at Studio 54 The Broadway revival is set to bring fans’ fond memories to life again, with extravagant costumes, polished choreography, and modern production design amplifying the show’s signature camp.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The items will be published on the websites for both organizations outside of any paywall and shared for use by newsrooms around the state – amplifying the important work.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The surrounding interstellar environment also appears about a thousand times denser than our sun's current neighborhood, amplifying the interaction and boosting the X-ray signal enough for Chandra to detect.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
In Canada, campaigns like #TruthAndReconciliation, #EveryChildMatters and #MMIWG focus on confronting historical injustice and amplifying Indigenous voices calling for systemic reform.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Some manufacturers may be forced to curtail output or idle plants entirely, amplifying the supply-chain disruptions already rattling global markets.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
What This Revival Signals for Broadway The Broadway revival is set to bring fans’ fond memories to life again, with extravagant costumes, polished choreography, and modern production design amplifying the show’s signature camp.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
What to Expect at Studio 54 The Broadway revival is set to bring fans’ fond memories to life again, with extravagant costumes, polished choreography, and modern production design amplifying the show’s signature camp.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The items will be published on the websites for both organizations outside of any paywall and shared for use by newsrooms around the state – amplifying the important work.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The surrounding interstellar environment also appears about a thousand times denser than our sun's current neighborhood, amplifying the interaction and boosting the X-ray signal enough for Chandra to detect.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The American playwright, director and author has spent years developing a body of work that refuses easy categorization, blending psychological tension, live experimental music, philosophy and raw urban storytelling into something that feels genuinely its own.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Benoit Tessier | Reuters LONDON — European stocks are expected to open lower on Wednesday, as traders monitor intensifying operations in the Middle East.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The government is intensifying efforts to rein in a glut in production.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That steep pressure gradient works like the atmosphere stepping on the gas pedal, accelerating winds across the region.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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There are hundreds of perennial and low-growing shrub groundcover plants, including short ornamental grasses that provide thick, dense cover, control erosion, and choke out weeds while enhancing the overall landscape.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Turkey has been further enhancing its border defenses to be able to respond to a potential influx of people fleeing unrest after mass antigovernment protests in Iran were met by a brutal crackdown in January that left thousands dead.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yet many of the old-timers and young tech workers who live here seem to have accepted the coming changes as an unavoidable reality of California’s deepening housing crisis.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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