AMPLIFYING Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

amplifying

verb

present participle of amplify

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 This operational sophistication and strategic case management have not only been the x-factor in growing the firm’s advantages with personnel and litigation might, but also a key to amplifying the PIE framework. —

K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 3 June 2026 The restaurant has evolved significantly over the past 30 years, amplifying its bent towards Greek cuisine and decor alike. —

Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026 One of my hopes for this edition, and for Open Doors more broadly, is to keep amplifying female voices, both behind the camera and in the producer’s chair. —

Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 The twin offensives are targeting Hamas and Hezbollah respectively, though critics argue that the operations are motivated at least in part by domestic politics — Israel is due to hold elections by October — and are amplifying troubling humanitarian situations in Gaza and Lebanon. —

Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026 That is data sprawl, and AI certainly is amplifying this. —

Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 May 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, 23 May 2026 Marina Rinaldi has promoted body positivity by creating size-inclusive fashion since the ’80s and has a tradition of amplifying this message through collaborations with designers. —

Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Qubits can take on multiple values simultaneously and become entangled with one another, amplifying their power. —

Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026

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The breakthrough came from the US Air Force, which had spent years developing a propellant called ASCENT (Advanced SpaceCraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant) as a greener replacement for hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical traditionally used in spacecraft propulsion.

— Omar Kardoudi June 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
The Fort Worth Independent School District issued a new request for proposals May 29, seeking proposals from developers interested in purchasing and developing some of the tracts of property surrounding Farrington Field stadium.

— Ciara McCarthy June 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026