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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
At the same time, climate stress amplifies respiratory and waterborne diseases, while wealthier Asians are demanding higher-quality, more dignified healthcare.
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Abrar Mir, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team amplifies women’s voices to inform geospatial approaches to mapmaking and empowering women’s mapmaking contributions.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The Himalayan pink salt component is very subtle, but absolutely amplifies the flavor experience.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Let’s go make this beautiful, beautiful commercial that really amplifies loving one another at this point.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Toxic bosses don’t understand that credit-sharing actually amplifies status.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The video’s footage amplifies the flagrant dishonesty of the Administration’s statements about the threat Alex Pretti posed to the multiple officers who were physically restraining him before he was killed.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
The Slam Jam collaboration features a metallic silver colorway, which amplifies the model’s futuristic look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
KimChi Chic Give Me Grip PDRN Primer This primer elongates wear, amplifies pigment, and turns skin into a smooth canvas.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Abrar Mir, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team amplifies women’s voices to inform geospatial approaches to mapmaking and empowering women’s mapmaking contributions.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The Himalayan pink salt component is very subtle, but absolutely amplifies the flavor experience.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Let’s go make this beautiful, beautiful commercial that really amplifies loving one another at this point.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Toxic bosses don’t understand that credit-sharing actually amplifies status.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The video’s footage amplifies the flagrant dishonesty of the Administration’s statements about the threat Alex Pretti posed to the multiple officers who were physically restraining him before he was killed.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
The Slam Jam collaboration features a metallic silver colorway, which amplifies the model’s futuristic look.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
KimChi Chic Give Me Grip PDRN Primer This primer elongates wear, amplifies pigment, and turns skin into a smooth canvas.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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When temperatures drop below 32 degrees after dark, the city activates enhanced Code Blue, which intensifies outreach and relaxes shelter rules to bring more people indoors.—
Jeffrey Ginsburg,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a communication disorder that develops when kids don’t have consistent access to a language — whether ASL or English — as babies and toddlers.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for flexible, decentralized power generation, the plants are designed to support renewable energy as the transition accelerates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The instant espresso enhances the chocolate flavoring as if there isn't enough chocolate already.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 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,
13 Feb. 2026
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His uniquely disarming sense of humor augments—and sometimes masks—the complexity of his taste and technical ability.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves memory, and heightens creativity.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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