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as in expanded
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 increased
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 intensified
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 amplified
Public data has been removed from government websites, and the attacks on the media have been amplified.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
These spaces and beliefs have been amplified by popular men’s-rights influencers like Andrew Tate.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
When this gas goes through the thermonuclear runaway process (the explosion in the nova), the lack of these elements is amplified, leading to a lower abundance in the explosion's remnants.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
It was further amplified with some of that funky bleu in the mix.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
For many, the dread of tax season is often amplified by the looming deadline, adding extra stress.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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
The weather changes are more amplified and can last longer.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
This challenge is amplified when results are intangible, like streamlined processes or better decision-making.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
These spaces and beliefs have been amplified by popular men’s-rights influencers like Andrew Tate.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
When this gas goes through the thermonuclear runaway process (the explosion in the nova), the lack of these elements is amplified, leading to a lower abundance in the explosion's remnants.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
It was further amplified with some of that funky bleu in the mix.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
For many, the dread of tax season is often amplified by the looming deadline, adding extra stress.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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
The weather changes are more amplified and can last longer.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
This challenge is amplified when results are intangible, like streamlined processes or better decision-making.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
Verb
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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That fear — which initially arose after at least six staff members developed breast cancer from 2013 to 2022 — has only intensified after a beloved teacher died last fall and another at Warren Hills Elementary was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, veteran NFL reporter Mike Sando of The Athletic, in response to a vocal segment of Seattle Seahawks fans who were clamoring at the time for the team to more prominently scheme the offense around Wilson, developed the Cook Index.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Her casting closes a circle that started when she was linked to the video game adaptation when it was being developed as a movie.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The rebuild accelerated after Indiana traded then-two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, along with Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson at the 2022 trade deadline.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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But a rebuild can be accelerated a lot with a special player like Haliburton.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Select parlays have enhanced odds, giving customers the chance at larger winnings.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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There is evidence the skulls were significantly enhanced for the attachment of strong muscular jaws.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Or the state could create a dedicated fund for local infrastructure to be augmented in years of high income tax revenues.—
Bill Fulton,
The Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Your Spidey sense is heightened.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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