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Recent Examples of magnify Everything seems magnified at the start of a baseball season, especially for Cubs and White Sox fans who hope to exorcise the nightmares of the last few years. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 Without these experiences, cohabitation can magnify minor differences into dealbreakers. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The club’s defensive play has been consistent for most of the season, and the newfound depth at center in particular has magnified Colorado’s ability to suppress shots on goal and scoring chances. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025 With how tight the West is this year, every game becomes magnified down the stretch. William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnify
Verb
  • Forty-one percent of respondents said news outlets generally exaggerate the seriousness of global warming, which is up from 37% in 2024.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
  • This response is exaggerated in Raynaud's syndrome.
    Anju Goel, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Naomi has been elevated as a villain for the first time in nearly a decade while her tremendous heel work has also helped Cargill become one of WWE’s most popular stars.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • That’s what elevates the stakes of every relationship in this show.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • President Trump’s recent ultimatum proposing U.S. recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea has intensified the diplomatic divide within Europe, forcing European capitals to choose between Kyiv or Washington.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • As the pope’s funeral approached, security around the Vatican intensified.
    Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Target's Easter Hours All Target locations are closing on Easter Sunday to give the day off to employees to celebrate with their families.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • To celebrate, shoppers can get $10 off any purchase with code SHOTS10.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Aguilera, 22, enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marine 1st Division.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Forecasters said the combination of drought stress and windy weather significantly heightens the risk of new outbreaks in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, PennLive reported.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The crisis heightened in September 2006, after the Gol Flight 1907 accident that killed all passengers and crew onboard.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The visit was incredibly successful: the Pope was greeted by half of Timor-Leste’s population, blessing hundreds of thousands, having just visited three countries before arriving.
    Mandeep Rai, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • At 6ft 4in (193cm), O’Reilly is a physical presence both defending and attacking set pieces, something City are not especially blessed with, particularly with Rodri and Haaland out.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Magnify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnify. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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