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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
These health disparities are amplified by the lack of treatment for many diabetics around the world.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That aims to protect aspiring models from fraudulent predators, a decades-old problem that has been amplified by social media, which some imposters use to contact models directly to avoid any contact with their agencies.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
This will only be amplified once Mercury—planet of communication and cognitive function—stations retrograde in the same zodiac sign as of March 15.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Those bands are amplified by Sherman's high elevation of 1,560 feet in the Chautauqua Hills.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As an example, the false claim that the MMR vaccine that targets Measles was associated with the development of autism was spread and often amplified through social media.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
By absorbing the energy of the whistling sound waves, the incident wave becomes amplified in the forward direction.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
That was amplified by a quip that Strickland reportedly made.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
The research team wanted to develop a system where wave propagation is amplified in one direction while eliminating wave propagation in the other direction.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That aims to protect aspiring models from fraudulent predators, a decades-old problem that has been amplified by social media, which some imposters use to contact models directly to avoid any contact with their agencies.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
This will only be amplified once Mercury—planet of communication and cognitive function—stations retrograde in the same zodiac sign as of March 15.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Those bands are amplified by Sherman's high elevation of 1,560 feet in the Chautauqua Hills.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As an example, the false claim that the MMR vaccine that targets Measles was associated with the development of autism was spread and often amplified through social media.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
By absorbing the energy of the whistling sound waves, the incident wave becomes amplified in the forward direction.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
That was amplified by a quip that Strickland reportedly made.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
The research team wanted to develop a system where wave propagation is amplified in one direction while eliminating wave propagation in the other direction.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplified
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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The tool was developed in partnership with Reverse Resources, Global Fashion Agenda, Circle Economy and Accelerating Circularity with funding from Laudes Foundation and IDH.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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The fabrics are developed by Denim Deal member mills and contain a minimum of 20 percent PCR cotton.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for another arrest attempt, the President's Secret Service heightened surveillance near the Presidential residence, adding more chains to the barbed wire fence and blocking vehicles.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Amplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplified. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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