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as in exaggerates
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive
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as in elevates
to assign a high status or value to
his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family
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as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes
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as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of
imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers
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Recent Examples of magnifies
Patrick Eddington, a senior fellow in homeland security and civil liberties at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, says giving police this capability magnifies its potential problems.
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Meg Anderson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Technology was partly to blame for creating an environment which magnifies prejudices and weakens critical thinking, Leo said.
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Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Brightness Booster magnifies pixels to bring out every bit of detail on the screen, while the Bright Room Ready mode makes the visuals pop out no matter what kind of lighting is in the room.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Specifically, the spacetime warped by the MACS J046 clusters magnifies light traveling from LAP1-B toward Earth by roughly 100-fold.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
There are moments that feel really close, and then there’s just one mistake that magnifies our situation.
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James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
This tournament itself magnifies the emotion of it.
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Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
As a result, light from the same object can arrive at our telescopes at different times, and this magnifies the background object.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Outsourcing magnifies existing structures, whether strong or weak.
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Denys Kliuch,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Technology was partly to blame for creating an environment which magnifies prejudices and weakens critical thinking, Leo said.
—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Brightness Booster magnifies pixels to bring out every bit of detail on the screen, while the Bright Room Ready mode makes the visuals pop out no matter what kind of lighting is in the room.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Specifically, the spacetime warped by the MACS J046 clusters magnifies light traveling from LAP1-B toward Earth by roughly 100-fold.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
There are moments that feel really close, and then there’s just one mistake that magnifies our situation.
—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
This tournament itself magnifies the emotion of it.
—
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
As a result, light from the same object can arrive at our telescopes at different times, and this magnifies the background object.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Outsourcing magnifies existing structures, whether strong or weak.
—
Denys Kliuch,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnifies
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Drama hides a hero’s flaws; comedy exaggerates it.
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Tristan Baker, head of performance at Go Perform, an athletics performance and coaching facility, and a former strength and conditioning coach at Reading, believes a still photograph exaggerates how unstable the movement appears.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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That insight elevates the conversation beyond economics, technology, and even education.
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is playing host to thousands of visitors and a number of events as the country celebrates 250 years over the Fourth of July weekend.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
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Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.
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At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands.
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
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