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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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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
Computational analysis confirmed that ionic solutions amplify charge exchange, leading to stronger electrical signals.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Add family to the mix and the intensity amplifies.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Her hair was worn in a bun that amplified her golden glam.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Astrologically speaking, this significantly amplifies the already intense Cancer energy.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
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Coming off two straight nine-win seasons, Dykes has seen enough confirmation on the field that TCU has plenty of talent already inside the building; most of it just needs to continue to develop.—
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
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The chaos intensified after someone threw a snowball.—
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Flywing also plans to expand the competitive side of the platform.—
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Neutrality allowed the nation to build strength, expand westward, and avoid the ideological contagions sweeping the continent.—
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The race to commercialize perovskite technology has accelerated rapidly in recent years.—
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The transfer portal, which opened Friday, allows programs to accelerate the rebuilding process and replace departing players — more than 20 in Florida’s case.—
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Titanium dioxide materials and high-refractive-index lenses further enhance light absorption.—
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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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Online courses are ubiquitous now in the remote era and, for the right candidate, can be the ideal way to supplement your income without having to sacrifice your full-time work schedule.—
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On the other hand, exercise—especially via the leg muscles—can supplement mental activity in a meaningful way.—
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This innovative approach not only speeds the design process but also frees up designers to focus on more creative tasks, demonstrating how AI can be used as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it.—
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Powell levels could be augmented by Upper Basin contributions to protect infrastructure.—
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“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplify. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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