1
as in to develop
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 to increase
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 to intensify
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 amplify
TikTok will amplify its #MuseumTok programming on that day, including a week-long global TikTok LIVE programming series, partnerships with the Grand Egyptian Museum, MoMA and other institutions, and a roll out of statistics to back the trend—TikTok’s 2026 Museum Insights report.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
But Milton said the pocket watch's broad appeal amplified Royal Pop’s cultural impact in the days leading up to its May 13 reveal.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
After the Second World War, night vision systems that amplified ambient light or operated in the infrared spectrum began to change things.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.
—David Westin, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
But Milton said the pocket watch's broad appeal amplified Royal Pop’s cultural impact in the days leading up to its May 13 reveal.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
After the Second World War, night vision systems that amplified ambient light or operated in the infrared spectrum began to change things.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.
—David Westin, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplify
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Southport, according to its web site, has developed more than 100 affordable and workforce properties nationally since its founding in 1995.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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As the lake was developed, so was the property.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, for example, the city spent more than 50 million dollars in 2021 on policing homelessness, yet unsheltered homelessness still increased.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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But the indictment’s most consequential allegations center on what happened after Washington intensified sanctions pressure on Venezuela’s oil industry beginning in 2019.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Officials allege the group sold the oil under false pretenses and used the profits to sustain and expand the original food fraud scheme.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The potential downside of a long layoff has been a hot topic in baseball ever since MLB expanded its playoff field in 2022, awarding first-round byes to the top-two seeds in each league.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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China's economy appeared to be starting the year on a strong note, with GDP growth accelerating to 5% in the first quarter.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Their hand is also forced by climate change, war and the accelerating rush for timber and minerals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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No, our purpose is to supplement, extend and update, so our politics may match the scale and speed of contemporary information and commerce, migration and ecology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Learn how to effectively incorporate coffee grounds into your gardening routine to supplement tomatoes and other garden plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Cleveland could augment, perhaps even with Giannis.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplify. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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