AMPLIFIED Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

amplified

verb

past tense of amplify

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 design effectively changed the ‘wall of the reservoir’ so that electrons could not escape and the ripple of a single electron could be amplified in the form of a large signal. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 The controversy has also amplified scrutiny of how New Jersey handled the registration mistake after it was uncovered. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026 Japan has been struggling with higher energy prices as the Middle East crisis has hit supplies, while historic weakness in the yen, amplified by elevated oil prices, has further pushed up import costs. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Conservative groups and social influencers have amplified that view through a whirlwind of covid conspiracy theories, bioterrorism fearmongering, and anti-immigration sentiment. — CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Thirty-thousand spots would have amplified the tailgating experience. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Back in January, the billionaire amplified racist backlash surrounding Christopher Nolan‘s decision to cast Lupita Nyong’o as the mythological character Helen of Troy and her twin sister Clytemnestra in the recent film adaptation of the Greek epic. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 The classic beach vacation vibes are strong here, and they’re only amplified by complimentary activities like oyster bed tours and low-tide mini golf right on the sand. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Those claims led to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and Fox News eventually settled a lawsuit brought by voting company Dominion after its hosts and guests amplified allegations that the company was involved in rigging. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2026

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The bank forecasts Taiwan's current account surplus to reach 25% of GDP this year, while exports have expanded at a record 40% to 70% pace for much of 2026.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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Gas prices edged over $4 a gallon in Broward County and increased by 11 cents across the country compared to the same time last week.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of increased

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Its arrival has intensified discussions over how the United States should respond to increasingly capable Chinese AI systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
And that uncertainty has ballooned into a crisis of its own, which has only intensified after a rapid series of announcements from the Food and Drug Administration.

— Allie Canal, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Definition of intensified

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Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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This swift expansion, following Huang's X post, highlights a new, accelerated tempo for tech policy formation.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The scheduling of two executions – both via lethal injection – in one day comes as Florida has accelerated its pace of executions, even as other states have abolished or paused the practice.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of accelerated

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The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Quicksand’s trademark edge and groove are augmented by a sonic expansion that is well worth falling into.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of augmented

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Ever since Anthropic announced Mythos had discovered thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers in April, anxieties over the dangers of next-generation AI models have been heightened.

— Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The severe shortage has heightened the visibility of the crisis across the Bay Area, helping fuel a political push in recent years to direct millions of public dollars toward adding thousands of new shelter beds.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

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