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as in developing
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 increasing
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 intensifying
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 amplifying
Based in Arizona, and dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices for the next generation of moviegoers, Camelback Productions’ board also includes Supriya Rao, with Smita Mehta, MD and Jennifer Verma as partners in the company.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The committee described the comment as amplifying the pressure on Pence.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
As many as 100 million viewers are expected to tune in to the game, amplifying the exposure, streams and ticket sales Bad Bunny could see from the short — if meticulously staged — performances.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2016, 2020, and 2024, refugee athletes marched under a neutral flag during the summer games, amplifying a global humanitarian message.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
New rules around the balls — teams are able to prepare and practice with the same balls kickers use in-game — are amplifying these trends.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Some bottoms were pleated, amplifying the voluminous looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Both banks join BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Robinhood, SoFi, Charles Schwab, and others in amplifying the seed.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
For years, social networks have been plagued by bot accounts which typically mimic human engagement to do things like pump cryptocurrency prices or distort public perception through amplifying hate speech.
—Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The committee described the comment as amplifying the pressure on Pence.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
As many as 100 million viewers are expected to tune in to the game, amplifying the exposure, streams and ticket sales Bad Bunny could see from the short — if meticulously staged — performances.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2016, 2020, and 2024, refugee athletes marched under a neutral flag during the summer games, amplifying a global humanitarian message.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
New rules around the balls — teams are able to prepare and practice with the same balls kickers use in-game — are amplifying these trends.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Some bottoms were pleated, amplifying the voluminous looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Both banks join BlackRock, BNY Mellon, Robinhood, SoFi, Charles Schwab, and others in amplifying the seed.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
For years, social networks have been plagued by bot accounts which typically mimic human engagement to do things like pump cryptocurrency prices or distort public perception through amplifying hate speech.
—Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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In the future, it could be used for developing high-performance, sustainable materials for everything from aerospace engineering to advanced protective gear.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is a developing story and has been updated.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bill Gates named in Epstein files Documents released from the Epstein files indicate that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly after Epstein's prison term to discuss expanding the Microsoft founder's philanthropic efforts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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These systems optimize contrast, brightness, and color with machine learning algorithms that adjust to scene content and ambient light, significantly enhancing viewing quality without manual calibration.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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With plans for major renovations to Robb Field and Dusty Rhodes Park already approved by the city, the emphasis this time was on enhancing smaller parks that primarily serve local residents.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
23 Jan. 2026
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Moving forward, Sourisse sees the business deepening its roots in Asia, citing Southeast Asia’s Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, and East Asia’s China, Japan and South Korea as markets to watch.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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As a catalyst, the analyst wrote that SoFi is building a durable, multi-year compounding business by deepening primary customer relationships that drive higher lifetime value, lower acquisition costs and broader cross-selling.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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