1
as in to develop
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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2
as in to increase
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 to intensify
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 amplify
The ongoing confusion and mystery regarding Lionel Messi’s availability was amplified before kickoff on Thursday, and what followed was a tense victory that was tighter than the final scoreline indicated.
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Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The long-lasting spray is made to amplify the skin for a smoothing, pore-blurring effect.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Led by President Jillian Share, Teton Ridge Entertainment produces films and television series, both scripted and unscripted, that amplify various elements of the American West.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Why Quality Matters More Than Ever For Enterprises The shift toward digital-first operations has amplified the consequences of poor quality.
—Maneesh Sharma, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The long-lasting spray is made to amplify the skin for a smoothing, pore-blurring effect.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Led by President Jillian Share, Teton Ridge Entertainment produces films and television series, both scripted and unscripted, that amplify various elements of the American West.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Why Quality Matters More Than Ever For Enterprises The shift toward digital-first operations has amplified the consequences of poor quality.
—Maneesh Sharma, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplify
Verb
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Should a rally develop, short covering could fuel it.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Accordingly, with no viable domestic production alternative, prices for end-users would increase.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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China is facilitating this by strengthening cooperation with Russia on research and commercial activities, as well as by increasing China's national icebreaker capacity.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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But that pressure has been intensified by the Trump administration – especially on the offshore wind industry.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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One reason is likely intensifying EV competition, especially from companies like China’s BYD.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Success in this new landscape depends on maintaining high-quality standards while effectively harnessing AI's capabilities to enhance and expand data resources.—
Deepak Yadav,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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These actions are leaving the U.S. vulnerable despite years of evidence that Russia is committed to continuing and expanding its cyber efforts, according to Liana Keesing, campaigns manager for technology reform at Issue One, a nonprofit that has studied technology’s impact on democracy.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Probably the most significant factor is the company's ever-present pressure to accelerate, even while taking on more and more challenging tasks.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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The staggering investment levels, impressive ROI reports, and accelerating adoption rates signal a technology crossing the threshold from emerging to essential.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials noted that the penalties are enhanced based on Tilley’s prior state convictions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Granular applications of fertilizer can be supplemented periodically with water-soluble organics.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Information from The Associated Press was used to supplement this news article.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Conrad called steel guitarist Justin Schipper in to augment the band the next day at The Smoakstack, a studio loaded with guitars — and ceramic figures — in Nashville’s Berry Hill neighborhood.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Possibilities include accelerating drug discovery, augmenting preclinical or clinical research, predicting potential product quality issues and optimizing testing protocols.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplify. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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