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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
Verb
  • Deep laughter opens up the chest, boosts oxygen intake and stimulates circulation.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This serum stimulates the skin’s natural collagen and elastin production, helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles while boosting the skin’s overall resilience and glow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • The disclosure intensifies criticism of officials who dismissed concerns about sailors’ conditions as the administration offers no clear timeline for ending the war.
    — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Deforestation contributes to erosion, damages biodiverse areas, threatens wildlife and humans who rely on the forest, and intensifies disasters from extreme weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • And a structured educational experience enhances their stability and trust during uncertain times.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Subverting the unassuming realism of the city with the twisted unreality of this level design not only heightens the uncanny factor but also unlocks more design creativity.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • Polo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of Mexico.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This approach strengthens both domestic and international private investment in companies based in Spain, while also attracting foreign businesses that see Spain as an attractive location to establish their operations.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens
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“Amps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amps%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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