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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
The strengthening of El Niño and record-high worldwide ocean temperatures could be amplifying the heat, too.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The next wave of innovation is not replacing human experience but amplifying it.
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David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In my opinion, Carl can self-sabotage by amplifying the scale, scope and landscape of what had been negotiated, accordingly placing himself and his counterparties at odds.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
His debut on the annual awards program’s main stage featured a live guitarist amplifying the atmospheric vibe of the flirtatious song.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
The Best of Beauty-winning fragrance takes the skin-like scent and turns up the volume, amplifying its blend of bergamot, white musk, and amber for a warmer take.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
These greenhouse gases will make the planet even hotter, further amplifying extreme-weather risks.
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Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Instead of generating a new signal or amplifying the old one, the panel reshapes the path of radio waves already present in the environment.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The next wave of innovation is not replacing human experience but amplifying it.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In my opinion, Carl can self-sabotage by amplifying the scale, scope and landscape of what had been negotiated, accordingly placing himself and his counterparties at odds.
—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
His debut on the annual awards program’s main stage featured a live guitarist amplifying the atmospheric vibe of the flirtatious song.
—
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 June 2026
The Best of Beauty-winning fragrance takes the skin-like scent and turns up the volume, amplifying its blend of bergamot, white musk, and amber for a warmer take.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
These greenhouse gases will make the planet even hotter, further amplifying extreme-weather risks.
—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Instead of generating a new signal or amplifying the old one, the panel reshapes the path of radio waves already present in the environment.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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Jamal Musiala spent much of his childhood in England, developing his game in Chelsea’s youth academy and playing for England’s youth teams with his close friend Jude Bellingham.
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Despite being at the center of this season’s developing drama, rookie deckhand Luke is a bit of a cypher.
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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Airbnb is intensifying its fight against disruptive parties, particularly for holidays like July 4th, employing advanced technology to block high-risk bookings.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.
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With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.
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Without a unified, clean, and accessible data structure, AI outputs quickly become ambiguous, hallucinated, and diluted, deepening the clarity crisis rather than resolving it.
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State Street granted Saudi fund administration license State Street has secured a fund administration license in Saudi Arabia, thereby deepening the presence of one of the world’s biggest custodian banks in the kingdom.
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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