1
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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2
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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3
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
Formula 1 will without a doubt keep amplifying the spotlight on Tag Heuer.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Last year, intelligence agents in Wales identified 45 social media accounts, linked to Russia, that were allegedly focused on disseminating and amplifying online rumors and conspiracies about Princess Kate's absence amid her abdominal surgery and cancer diagnosis.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The event will focus on amplifying the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon rainforest and aim to raise $1 billion to protect, restore and rewild the Amazon rainforest.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
His immigration policies forced Democrats into a defensive posture, amplifying calls for open borders and sanctuary cities that polled poorly among independents.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
This year’s milestone event, ESSENCE 55, hosted by Brown & Perry, served as a living embodiment of the brand’s Community Compass — a global initiative launched at the dinner, rooted in deep listening and an unwavering commitment to amplifying the voices of Black women around the world.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
The duo moved around notes to create a sound that was dissonant, amplifying the disgusting effect.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Algorithmic programs developed to monitor such activity took these moves as signs of further downside risk, further amplifying what already was a dramatic and widespread downturn.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
His immigration policies forced Democrats into a defensive posture, amplifying calls for open borders and sanctuary cities that polled poorly among independents.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Last year, intelligence agents in Wales identified 45 social media accounts, linked to Russia, that were allegedly focused on disseminating and amplifying online rumors and conspiracies about Princess Kate's absence amid her abdominal surgery and cancer diagnosis.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The event will focus on amplifying the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon rainforest and aim to raise $1 billion to protect, restore and rewild the Amazon rainforest.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
His immigration policies forced Democrats into a defensive posture, amplifying calls for open borders and sanctuary cities that polled poorly among independents.
—Nafees Alam, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
This year’s milestone event, ESSENCE 55, hosted by Brown & Perry, served as a living embodiment of the brand’s Community Compass — a global initiative launched at the dinner, rooted in deep listening and an unwavering commitment to amplifying the voices of Black women around the world.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
The duo moved around notes to create a sound that was dissonant, amplifying the disgusting effect.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Algorithmic programs developed to monitor such activity took these moves as signs of further downside risk, further amplifying what already was a dramatic and widespread downturn.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
His immigration policies forced Democrats into a defensive posture, amplifying calls for open borders and sanctuary cities that polled poorly among independents.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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The good news is that scientists and engineers are developing the next-generation space missions that could address this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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These diets can also help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The dispute highlights the deep mistrust and volatility defining relations between the two governments, with both sides reinforcing military deployments and intensifying rhetoric, raising fears of direct confrontation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Warmer air, for example, boosts evaporation, which leads to more moisture entrained in the atmosphere, intensifying rainfalls, while warmer oceans provide an energy source for more violent hurricanes.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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With rising prices suppressing demand, Cohen said many businesses will choose to slash orders in the upcoming holiday season, triggering layoffs and accelerating economic slowdown.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Central Indiana Cycling, a bicycling advocacy organization, praised the HAWK signals and other design features like raised crosswalks for enhancing safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The British royal family member accessorized her look with gold earrings by English designer Daniella Draper — donning a pair of mini hoops with shamrock charms in gold, further augmenting the fall shades of her ensemble.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The offense and entire team were built around augmenting his greatness.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Amazon is the latest big company to announce layoffs, deepening concerns ahead of the Fed’s meeting this week that the labor market is weakening.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their audiences vary dramatically, but there is unquestionably a gap deepening in real time.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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