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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
The stakes are higher, the portfolios more complex, and the emotional impact of volatility can be magnified by legacy and family considerations. David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 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 That's all magnified when one or both partners are rich and famous. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 July 2026 For Swift, an increase in solar activity magnified this impact over the past couple of years as the sun reached the peak of its 11-year cycle. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 But the powerful powder also works like any other herb blend—albeit magically magnified with wonderful MSG. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 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
  • 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
  • This effect was exaggerated when rising talents with fervent new fanbases, like Alex Eala of the Philippines and João Fonseca of Brazil, took the courts.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Instead of simply reclining backward, the seat moves forward and up, so your legs and back are slightly elevated in a more comfortable position.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even something as simple as seeing avocado prepared in an unfamiliar way showed him that what his own family already did well could still be elevated through a different perspective.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its silent cabin, enhanced by exceptional noise cancellation, offers a serene driving experience.
    Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • This includes Techfit that is enhanced with reactive Rheon polymers.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Despite heartbreaking moments, like MJ not remembering him, the movie is praised for its emotional depth, action, and Tom Holland's irreplaceable portrayal, culminating in a bittersweet ending where a handshake offers a glimmer of hope.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This could leave you feeling confused whether you’re being praised, tested or politely managed.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 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
  • His son, 16-year-old Colt Gray, pleaded guilty to all 55 counts against him, including murder and aggravated assault.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • State prison records show Milton has previously done years behind bars for burglary, retail theft, drug possession, armed robbery and aggravated battery, among other convictions, stretching back to the late 1990s.
    Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

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“Magnified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnified. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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