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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
Prominent pro-Trump accounts on X amplified the videos and other posts from people who raised questions about day care business filings.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Sunlight fills the dome’s open floor plan, amplified by generous wood accents and broad windows that showcase views of oaks and the pond nearby.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
That feeling was only amplified this week as the community marked one year since the deadly blaze.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
For roughly 25 years, Fear Factor has tested gag reflexes and amplified fears of snakes, spiders, and all manner of creepy-crawlies.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Hiring slowed more than expected in December, a sluggish end to what was one of the weakest years of job growth in decades, a dynamic that further amplified America’s affordability crisis.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
That liquor license allows live, amplified entertainment provided by musicians, vocalists, DJs, comedians and other acts, village officials said.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Her work amplified disabled voices and helped shaped how the public understood disability justice and access to technology.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
And a lot of things about serial killers get amplified in a way that can be dangerous.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
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In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
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Pockets of protests erupting across Iran over the past week have intensified pressure on a dysfunctional government struggling to manage a spiraling economic crisis.—
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The Justice Department has intensified efforts to investigate fraud in the state after a social media video shared by YouTuber Nick Shirley went viral right before New Year's Day.—
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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
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In the group with the strongest rhythms, 31 of 728 people developed dementia, compared to 106 of 727 people in the group with the weakest rhythms.—
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This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures.—
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America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.—
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The team enhanced the design using small-molecule amidinium ligands.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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In his first four games back after missing 10, Jackson has augmented the pass protection on an offensive line that allowed no sacks in Quinn Ewers’ first NFL start.—
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Think about a core legacy ERP system that can then be augmented with point of sale data or supply chain data that allows for different types of insights to be gleaned and operations to be managed in a more effective way.—
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Emmer has been a staunch opponent of Walz for some time, whose antagonism for the governor heightened once Walz became the vice presidential running mate to former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.—
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.—
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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