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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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2
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
More on Texas arts: 'Deep listening': A culture of community keeps Chorus Austin on the same musical page
The stage version, thank goodness, keeps and amplifies the romance, the danger, the songs, the dancing, the maximalist scenery, costumes and lighting, etc.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
The new label will specialize in breaking and amplifying cross-genre talent, with the first slate of signings to be revealed this week.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 July 2025
While shelter dogs across the country often face grim odds—particularly those with medical issues or behavioral challenges—Flint's story is a reminder of how a single moment of compassion, amplified online, can lead to lasting change.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
This resistance to change isn’t new—but today, it’s amplified by something even more dangerous: burnout and disengagement.
—Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
The new label will specialize in breaking and amplifying cross-genre talent, with the first slate of signings to be revealed this week.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 July 2025
While shelter dogs across the country often face grim odds—particularly those with medical issues or behavioral challenges—Flint's story is a reminder of how a single moment of compassion, amplified online, can lead to lasting change.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
This resistance to change isn’t new—but today, it’s amplified by something even more dangerous: burnout and disengagement.
—Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplify
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Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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By investing in pedestrian safety, cities can develop more livable, and economically viable communities for future generations.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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But as the strikes intensified, targeting infrastructure and killing ordinary citizens, many Iranians began to conclude that the attacks were not merely a war against the regime but a war against the nation itself.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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Kenya’s government withdrew the tax bill in June last year in the wake of the demonstrations, but outrage has intensified over the recent death of a teacher in police custody and the shooting of an unarmed street vendor by police.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Whether through the Deloitte Global FoF framework or others, leaders can benefit from taking a structured approach to investing in smart operations and to accelerating the convergence of IT and OT.—
John England,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The new seats offer more space, personal entertainment, and eco-friendly amenities to enhance comfort on long-haul flights.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Their plan, announced in a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, would establish a new fund parallel to the existing Social Security Trust Fund, investing in a diversified portfolio including stocks and bonds to achieve higher returns and supplement traditional funding methods.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People who adhere to a vegan diet may need to supplement with vitamin B12.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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Choose solutions that augment human intelligence—leveraging AI, behavioral science and automation to unlock capacity, not just cut costs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplify. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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