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 percussive vibration unclogs impurities and excess sebum while the accompanying massage motion stimulates blood microcirculation and supports lymphatic drainage—exactly the mechanisms Cirino prioritizes in his professional treatments.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • This could be because glycolic acid stimulates collagen production and cell turnover and proliferation (the production of new skin cells).
    — Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
    — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • The Chinese Communist Party purged another top official Tuesday, as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption drive.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • Their cycle of retaliation deepens until each discovers that the greater threat comes from the people closest to them.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • Bootleg’s production deepens the sense of mystery, cranking the reverb and scuffing the surfaces.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • The reduced warping really enhances the display's look and feel.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • His World Cup narrative, including the symbolic passing of the torch from Messi, further enhances his commercial value.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 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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  • Acknowledging these contributions builds trust, strengthens engagement and rewards initiative.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Monday’s announcement only strengthens that investment thesis.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 July 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 29 Jul. 2026.

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