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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
MetLife uses internal networks and playbooks to spread what’s working across teams, with leaders and ambassadors amplifying success.
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Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Different pricing components across specific routes are amplifying some of the increases.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Gas Prices Add To Economic Anxiety Fuel costs appear to be amplifying the sense of economic strain.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Raw Farm has continued to sell and promote its products, while amplifying its defenders on social media.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
This keeps the light confined for longer, amplifying the effect.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Diesel — the backbone of Thailand’s transport, agriculture and industrial sectors — rose 18%, amplifying the shock for households and businesses already facing rising costs.
—Randy Thanthong-Knight, Bloomberg, 26 Mar. 2026
As one of the most powerful and respected executives in the global entertainment industry, Langley will receive the Trailblazer Award for her continued commitment to amplifying a diverse array of stories and storytellers.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Different pricing components across specific routes are amplifying some of the increases.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Gas Prices Add To Economic Anxiety Fuel costs appear to be amplifying the sense of economic strain.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Raw Farm has continued to sell and promote its products, while amplifying its defenders on social media.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
This keeps the light confined for longer, amplifying the effect.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Diesel — the backbone of Thailand’s transport, agriculture and industrial sectors — rose 18%, amplifying the shock for households and businesses already facing rising costs.
—Randy Thanthong-Knight, Bloomberg, 26 Mar. 2026
As one of the most powerful and respected executives in the global entertainment industry, Langley will receive the Trailblazer Award for her continued commitment to amplifying a diverse array of stories and storytellers.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
Verb
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This is a developing story that will be updated to add new information.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, another cold front will approach the region with a line of showers and storms developing ahead of it.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Regulatory pressures are intensifying, Larson noted, with shifting requirements and a changing geopolitical backdrop making compliance a moving target.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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As multinational drugmakers flood China in search of deals, competition is intensifying, and valuations are rising sharply, according to VCs and other observers.—
Brian Yang,
STAT,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Major insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk also have moved to cut the cost of insulin, with different combinations of cutting list prices, capping out-of-pocket costs and expanding affordability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The golden arches is expanding its McValue offerings with an under $3 menu and a $4 breakfast meal deal starting on April 21.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Similarly to fossil fuel supply disruptions of the past, the Iran conflict is already accelerating interest in renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy independence.—
Brian Lee,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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These dynamics are accelerating structural change across the sector.—
Assef Shaikh,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the company is deepening its integration of artificial intelligence.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The latest data was published in the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s yearly economic indicators report, which offered an overall bleak picture of the Bay Area economy, including declining buying power among residents and deepening office vacancies in the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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