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as in expands
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 increases
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 intensifies
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 amplifies
The elevated proof amplifies texture and aromatic intensity without overwhelming the balance.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Cannes amplifies a film’s presence—its commercial success, its visibility, its cultural impact.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
The darkest stuff is what amplifies the funniest things.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Vai transforms its iconic guitar; Barker amplifies its percussion.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
This loop can be difficult to break, as fatigue reduces resilience and amplifies the sense of being overwhelmed that comes with stress.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Even so, that app amplifies so much racket that it can’t possibly be ignored.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The story takes some dramatic twists and the Venom symbiote amplifies the game's overall aggression.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Cannes amplifies a film’s presence—its commercial success, its visibility, its cultural impact.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
The darkest stuff is what amplifies the funniest things.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Vai transforms its iconic guitar; Barker amplifies its percussion.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
This loop can be difficult to break, as fatigue reduces resilience and amplifies the sense of being overwhelmed that comes with stress.
—Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Even so, that app amplifies so much racket that it can’t possibly be ignored.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The story takes some dramatic twists and the Venom symbiote amplifies the game's overall aggression.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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The move aims to improve traceability and accountability as China’s humanoid robotics industry rapidly expands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Yes—putting metaphorical pen to page is fundamental, but so, too, is nurturing that which expands my literary capacity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Sulentic also admitted that community opposition to data centers has intensified as the AI infrastructure boom accelerates.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Domain-specific or compliance-ready models may maintain durable market positions even as general-purpose consolidation accelerates.—
Mayur Khandelwal,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Mayor Gloria, in an interview with CBS News, said that the polarized state of our politics heightens tensions and that messages of unity and tolerance don’t always generate the clicks on social media.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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