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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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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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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
Originally designed for far fewer travelers, the airport experiences regular congestion at immigration and security, with seasonal surges amplifying existing capacity constraints.
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Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026
When a rogue planet drifts in front of a star, the world's gravitational field can act like a lens, amplifying the star's apparent brightness and letting astronomers infer the rogue planet's existence.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The changing climate is also amplifying the indirect effects of tropical systems that remain well offshore, making coastal areas more vulnerable.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
As the man knelt to recover, the robot dutifully copied his posture, bending forward, only amplifying the moment’s comic timing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
To note, UrbanGeekz didn’t fund, license, or distribute the product; rather, the multicultural digital news platform is simply amplifying its presence, aligning with its mission to highlight underrepresented founders and tech-forward entrepreneurship.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
Story and other experts believe that Trump’s oil rhetoric is really about amplifying those practical problems, thereby intimidating the Venezuelan elites who profit from Maduro’s reign and consequently undermining his support.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
Together, these vital signs reveal a striking and interconnected transformation underway that’s amplifying risks for people who live there.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
This new moon is ruled by Jupiter in your sign, which is amplifying your intuition, emotional expansion, and ability to trust yourself.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.—
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While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.—
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Despite his efforts, violence has continued to escalate with police increasing patrols and surveillance in Puerto Lopez following recent massacres in the province, the Associated Press said.—
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Progress in robotics, according to PNDbotics, depends less on increasing complexity and more on tighter integration between hardware and intelligence.—
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Syrian government and Kurdish forces accuse each other of targeting civilians and hospitals, intensifying humanitarian concerns amid the military standoff.—
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All those factors have created a dynamic in Congress in which the potency of Republican dissent is intensifying, especially amid the approaching midterm elections, which historically spell trouble for the party in power.—
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Last summer, her Hulu documentary Call Her Alex premiered, and she's also spent the year expanding her Unwell Hydration beverage line with new caffeinated beverages.—
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Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.—
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The suspect was accelerating and weaving to try to shake the officer off.—
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Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.—
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
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While achieving a rugged look, the fiber retains the signature softness and high moisture-regulating properties characteristic of TENCEL™ Lyocell, enhancing wearer comfort.—
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Liquidating talent is a short-term accounting trick; augmenting talent is a long-term growth strategy.—
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On his last record, Reduction of Man, Jaffe inverted his approach, triggering events for his group to respond to rather than augmenting his own playing.—
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But there were bright spots, too, including awe-inspiring concerts; trips to different cities and countries; and deepening friendships over card games, meals and dancing until the wee hours.—
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Anjula Acharia is deepening her partnership with Warner Music Group, launching a new management entity under the 5 Junction umbrella less than a year after establishing the label.—
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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