1
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism
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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
inflammatory rhetoric that served only to amp up the civil unrest that was overspreading the city
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amp (up)
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These viral particles continue to multiply or stimulate the immune system in ways that trigger long Covid symptoms.—
Katie Camero,
NBC News,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Transferring everyday items from their bulky, visually stimulating packaging into pretty containers is one way to organize your home while maintaining your design style.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s hardline approach to deporting immigrants has intensified America’s already-stark partisan divide.—
Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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As climate goals become more urgent and regulatory pressures intensify, retailers are at a pivotal moment in their sustainability journeys.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those who voted for the plan cited the economic benefits and said the expansion would enhance the area.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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The firm focuses on crafting creative and inspiring spaces that enhance their client's well being and showcase their unique styles.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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What’s Next: The Fed, Earnings, and More Tariff Talk As investors look forward, the focus shifts to a few catalysts that could either stabilize markets or deepen the decline: The Federal Reserve’s next moves, a fresh batch of economic data, Russia Ukraine Peace talks, and the ongoing trade war.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Both prove facile stabs at deepening their male counterparts.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Halle Bailey is stunning as Ariel and casting a Black girl as one of their most iconic princesses heightened the film’s appeal as a Little Mermaid for a new generation.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Yet, at its core, it was purpose-built for rugby, with the goal of heightening the intense, electric atmosphere that defines the Sevens, said Paul Henry, a senior principal at Populous, the architecture firm behind the sports park.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition to rosemary oil, this formula also contains plant proteins that strengthen the hair (leading to less breakage—something that can make your hair appear thinner) and hydrating ceramides.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
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These challenges form a connected ecosystem where strategic infrastructure investments drive economic growth, generating revenue for essential services while strengthening community bonds.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Amp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amp%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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