1
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
inflammatory rhetoric that served only to amp up the civil unrest that was overspreading the city
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amp (up)
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Enhance Elasticity Enhances elasticity by deeply nourishing the skin and stimulating collagen production, which helps improve firmness and resilience.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025 -
The exercise plate is designed to stimulate muscle contractions and boost your circulation, while also enhancing your mobility and balance.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s hardline approach to deporting immigrants has intensified America’s already-stark partisan divide.—
Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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As climate goals become more urgent and regulatory pressures intensify, retailers are at a pivotal moment in their sustainability journeys.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Those who voted for the plan cited the economic benefits and said the expansion would enhance the area.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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This government is deepening the hell that both peoples in this region are living in.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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This gentrification could deepen existing economic divides, fueling new social tensions regarding immigration.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Yet, at its core, it was purpose-built for rugby, with the goal of heightening the intense, electric atmosphere that defines the Sevens, said Paul Henry, a senior principal at Populous, the architecture firm behind the sports park.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Halle Bailey is stunning as Ariel and casting a Black girl as one of their most iconic princesses heightened the film’s appeal as a Little Mermaid for a new generation.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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With the right incentives and accountability, the sector could help scale sustainable technologies, strengthen regional markets, and build resilience across food systems.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Liverpool’s owners at Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are expected to set aside money to replace any outgoing players and strengthen the squad ahead of Slot’s second season in charge.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Amp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amp%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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