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as in expanded
to express more fully and in greater detail
after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors
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as in intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones
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Recent Examples of amplified
Public rhetoric, especially when amplified through modern communications channels, can inflame rather than illuminate.
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William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Scientists say the threat of fire has been amplified by a combination of extreme drought, gusty winds, climate change and dead trees still littering some forests after being toppled by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Since then, photos and videos from the act of civil disobedience have spread widely across social media — amplified by others who share a similar frustration and unease about the country's military action.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
In response to these pressures, which were amplified during the Covid pandemic, many states have expanded programs allowing family members to be paid caregivers — a shift backed by both Republicans and Democrats.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
But rising gas prices from the war in Iran amplified the pressure, causing fertilizer costs to spike due to shipping disruptions.
—Samantha Subin,seema Mody, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The consensus among Democrats is that a Post editorial against one of their priorities and amplified by Republicans, would have mattered five or 10 years ago.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Coordinated messaging, disinformation campaigns, and influence operations are amplified through global media channels and digital platforms.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
If anything, that essence has been amplified.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Scientists say the threat of fire has been amplified by a combination of extreme drought, gusty winds, climate change and dead trees still littering some forests after being toppled by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Since then, photos and videos from the act of civil disobedience have spread widely across social media — amplified by others who share a similar frustration and unease about the country's military action.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
In response to these pressures, which were amplified during the Covid pandemic, many states have expanded programs allowing family members to be paid caregivers — a shift backed by both Republicans and Democrats.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
But rising gas prices from the war in Iran amplified the pressure, causing fertilizer costs to spike due to shipping disruptions.
—Samantha Subin,seema Mody, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The consensus among Democrats is that a Post editorial against one of their priorities and amplified by Republicans, would have mattered five or 10 years ago.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Coordinated messaging, disinformation campaigns, and influence operations are amplified through global media channels and digital platforms.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
If anything, that essence has been amplified.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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As information and knowledge expanded, staying current required a significant investment of their time.—
Bruce Broussard,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a test launch in Jacksonville and Orlando, Winn-Dixie expanded its same-day Amazon delivery partnership to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Washington, teacher pay increased 36%.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The outraged reactions only intensified, including claims that teams would be reticent to do business with the Ravens in the future.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The county soon developed an interest in the land occupied by the golf course.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the course, the fellows had developed curricula that promote essential skills in early education, including inquiry, analysis and critical thinking, according to project director Meghan Green, an assistant professor in Erikson’s teacher education program.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three ports also have accelerated their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities over the past three years.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Climate change has also heightened risks.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lufthansa just slashed 20,000 flights, and others like United Airlines are raising flight prices by up to 20% as jet fuel shortages place heightened pressure on airlines.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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