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verb

past tense of magnify
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Recent Examples of magnified
Adjective
If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers. IEEE Spectrum, 5 July 2022
Verb
Michigan’s importance is only magnified by its place near the front of Democrats’ 2028 presidential nominating calendar, raising the stakes for a party already looking ahead to its next presidential contest. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 Deception has always existed in business, but AI has magnified it to unbelievable levels. Muhamad Aly Rifai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The mistakes are also more magnified, which is where the nerves come into play. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Garrett’s influence could be magnified if Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ends a two-year retirement to pursue another Super Bowl ring. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 In recent years, Engelbert’s communication style has been criticized and magnified by these players who aren’t afraid to air their grievances publicly. Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026 These anxieties are magnified by other changes, even subtle ones. Huong Le-Thu, Time, 22 July 2026 That transit could’ve magnified a tender conflict between your need for comfort and care and the need to stand up for yourself. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 The approval and absence of concessions have magnified speculation of Trump putting his thumb on the scales for Paramount CEO David Ellison’s plans to assemble a media conglomerate. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnified
Adjective
  • The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.
    Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Agents shot and killed two people in July during a period of intensified immigration sweeps — individuals the agency later said had not been targets of its operations.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • The quarterly earnings for Google’s parent company beat analysts’ expectations on Wednesday, though the results could lead to intensified scrutiny over tech firms’ high AI spending.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Since the team returned to training, with second-team head coach Ryan Richter elevated to interim boss of the first team, the Union has taken off.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Abreu’s odds to hit a homer are also enhanced by playing in Toronto tonight.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Davy enhanced Cassie’s lips using a big lip liner and added fake freckles, a reflection of TikTok and Instagram trends.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Despite neither having professional boxing records, their bout, fought with headgear, was praised for its intensity and athleticism, particularly from Lex, whose jab, length, and coordination proved decisive.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Schnell with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department praised the tools used to track down the suspects.
    Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.
    Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Oklahoma City saw increases in homicides, rapes and robberies, while aggravated assaults only decreased by eight year-over-year.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Chicago police said Lavonne Glenn, 32, has been charged with felony counts of first murder and aggravated assault.
    Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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