amps (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of amp (up)
1
as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism

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2
as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree inflammatory rhetoric that served only to amp up the civil unrest that was overspreading the city

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  1. stimulates
  2. intensifies
  3. deepens
  4. enhances
  5. heightens
  6. strengthens
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  • The Chinese variant actually stimulates economic activity as corrupt officials sell the rights to monetize unproductive state assets to private enterprises.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • Ancient techniques include Kobido, a Japanese holistic massage that restores balance and stimulates the muscles through rhythmic tapping and fast hand movements across the face and neck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • The Chinese Communist Party purged another top official Tuesday, as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption drive.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • Zelensky is keen to accelerate efforts with European countries to develop its air defenses ahead of winter, when Russia usually intensifies its attacks to deny Ukrainians electricity, heat and water.
    — Emma Carmichael, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • That one of the country’s most dynamic cities sits minutes away only deepens the appeal.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Families and physicians warn that uprooting residents with Alzheimer’s can trigger dangerous decline, while a severe shortage of specialized beds in the South Bay deepens a looming public health crisis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • Last week, Prime Minister of New Zealand Christoper Luxon hailed the country’s free trade deal with India that also enhances labor mobility for Indian workers.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Once plated, the steak remains at center stage, adorned with a drizzle of the bright, herbaceous chermoula, which enhances the meat without overpowering its rich flavor.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • The moon’s recent ingress into Leo and close proximity to Jupiter heightens our self-confidence, self-expression and desire to be seen.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • That heightens buyer enthusiasm and makes the whole process more addictive.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • Temperatures are expected to gradually ease heading into the weekend as the onshore flow strengthens and cloud cover increases, although conditions are expected to remain above normal through at least Friday, forecasters said.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • This additional detention capacity strengthens ICE's ability to implement the Administration's immigration enforcement priorities, restore integrity to the nation's immigration system, and protect public safety.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of strengthens
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