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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
The Americans gradually amplified their attack centered around Pulisic’s runs — and three minutes after an apparent goal from Balogun was erased by an offside call, Pulisic again drove the left side and got a deflected pass to the trailing Balogun, who banged it home.
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Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Creator content can be amplified through Thought Leader Ads.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This robust data ecosystem is further amplified by BrazeAI.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Taylor Swift’s appearance at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, to cheer on a victorious New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, immediately amplified speculation that the pop superstar will soon use the famous Midtown Manhattan arena as the site for her wedding to Travis Kelce.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The sport only amplified his personality.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Mariska Hargitay's support for the New York Knicks just got amplified after the team's major comeback win on Wednesday night.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
The killing last year stunned an affluent Dallas suburb where the teenagers attended school and quickly drew wider attention, in part over social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The benefits were also amplified with the addition of aerobic exercise, which includes activities like brisk walking, running, swimming and cycling, the authors noted.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Creator content can be amplified through Thought Leader Ads.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This robust data ecosystem is further amplified by BrazeAI.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Taylor Swift’s appearance at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, to cheer on a victorious New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, immediately amplified speculation that the pop superstar will soon use the famous Midtown Manhattan arena as the site for her wedding to Travis Kelce.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The sport only amplified his personality.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Mariska Hargitay's support for the New York Knicks just got amplified after the team's major comeback win on Wednesday night.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
The killing last year stunned an affluent Dallas suburb where the teenagers attended school and quickly drew wider attention, in part over social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The benefits were also amplified with the addition of aerobic exercise, which includes activities like brisk walking, running, swimming and cycling, the authors noted.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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While trust in the program may be damaged due to the case against one of their colleagues, the staff in recent days has only intensified their presence in communities, Mavronis said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In a recent report BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, said pressure on BYD’s profit margins had intensified.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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His capacity has developed across multiple areas, such as artistry, fatherhood, and partnership.—
Meagan Jordan,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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The China Daily report notes that SAIC Motor’s MG brand has equipped its MG4 and MG4X electric vehicles with hybrid solid-liquid batteries developed in partnership with battery manufacturer Qingtao Energy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani, of course, has accelerated this process.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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White Whale Dirty Martini At White Whale in Las Vegas, the White Whale Dirty Martini is a spirit-forward martini enhanced with a robust, unfiltered olive oil fat wash.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The comedy of that isn’t undermined by the terror of Patricia’s plight; it’s enhanced by it.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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That sense of contrast was further heightened by the building’s formidable history.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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