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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
The Best of Beauty-winning fragrance takes the skin-like scent and turns up the volume, amplifying its blend of bergamot, white musk, and amber for a warmer take.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
These greenhouse gases will make the planet even hotter, further amplifying extreme-weather risks.
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Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Over and over, school officials who interrupt or cut off the mics of speakers for delivering unapproved messages end up amplifying those messages even more.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 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.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Instead of generating a new signal or amplifying the old one, the panel reshapes the path of radio waves already present in the environment.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.
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Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The minimalist, sometimes violent and brutal, sound environment of the film supports this inner dive, amplifying the isolation and psychological tension of our character.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
PhotoVogue is proud to introduce the jury of the MENA Panorama Regional Open Call, dedicated to discovering, celebrating, and amplifying the most compelling visual voices from the Middle East and North Africa.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
These greenhouse gases will make the planet even hotter, further amplifying extreme-weather risks.
—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Over and over, school officials who interrupt or cut off the mics of speakers for delivering unapproved messages end up amplifying those messages even more.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 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,
20 June 2026
Instead of generating a new signal or amplifying the old one, the panel reshapes the path of radio waves already present in the environment.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.
—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The minimalist, sometimes violent and brutal, sound environment of the film supports this inner dive, amplifying the isolation and psychological tension of our character.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
PhotoVogue is proud to introduce the jury of the MENA Panorama Regional Open Call, dedicated to discovering, celebrating, and amplifying the most compelling visual voices from the Middle East and North Africa.
—
Photovogue,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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The agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
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Rodriguez has been developing the concept for more than a decade, based on drawings and stories created with and for his children.
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.
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The format escalates through semi-finals and a final scheduled for June 25, intensifying constraints to simulate high-pressure competitive conditions.
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There are several reasons why Russia is intensifying its infiltration missions now.
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.
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Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.
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ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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But its plenty capable of managing or augmenting administrative work.
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With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.
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The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
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Far from diversifying away from China, Europe is deepening its dependencies.
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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