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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 water amplifies the vibrations, helping stress and negative thoughts disappear.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The Pont Neuf amplifies its presence by being dressed in JR’s installation and becomes even more unmissable.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Playing golf in these types of environments amplifies the experience.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Stereo mode keeps the audio level, while Party mode amplifies it.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Training camp amplifies Flores’ willingness to introduce exotic elements.
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Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
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Beverly Kingston,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Lyrical language and a consciousness that ranges unnamed over the water, amplifies the rigor of scientific description.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
That wound has been kept open not just by bad timing, but by a business model that amplifies volatility without capturing enough of the upside.
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Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The Pont Neuf amplifies its presence by being dressed in JR’s installation and becomes even more unmissable.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Playing golf in these types of environments amplifies the experience.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Stereo mode keeps the audio level, while Party mode amplifies it.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Training camp amplifies Flores’ willingness to introduce exotic elements.
—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Unfortunately, substance use impairs judgment, increases impulsivity and amplifies vulnerability to a range of other high-risk behaviors and harms.
—
Beverly Kingston,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Lyrical language and a consciousness that ranges unnamed over the water, amplifies the rigor of scientific description.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
That wound has been kept open not just by bad timing, but by a business model that amplifies volatility without capturing enough of the upside.
—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who's in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
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Discovery process accelerates For decades, scientists have relied largely on trial and error to discover superconducting materials.
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Problem-solving accelerates because feedback is immediate, silos begin to break down and team members feel empowered to contribute.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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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.
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The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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