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as in expands
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 increases
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 intensifies
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 amplifies
The praline and coconut in Cloud amplifies the sweetness without competing with the orange blossom, creating this dreamy vanilla cloud effect that feels like the perfect marshmallow enhancement.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical, forward-looking strategies to equip teams to thrive in an environment where AI amplifies human strengths rather than replaces them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Body – This is the part of the instrument that amplifies the sound and creates the recognizable viola resonance.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
And finally, Sunday’s epic Pisces lunar eclipse amplifies Saturn’s themes in communication.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Adding cream at the end amplifies the creaminess of the dish, while the Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty, hit of umami that kind of gives this dish a risotto-like taste and texture.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
That significant judicial decision amplifies the volume.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
That significant judicial decision amplifies the volume.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical, forward-looking strategies to equip teams to thrive in an environment where AI amplifies human strengths rather than replaces them.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Body – This is the part of the instrument that amplifies the sound and creates the recognizable viola resonance.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
And finally, Sunday’s epic Pisces lunar eclipse amplifies Saturn’s themes in communication.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Adding cream at the end amplifies the creaminess of the dish, while the Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty, hit of umami that kind of gives this dish a risotto-like taste and texture.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
That significant judicial decision amplifies the volume.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
That significant judicial decision amplifies the volume.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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Now, even if the AL and NL were to stay, realignment is going to have to happen anyway once MLB expands to 32 teams.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film expands on the novel Stabat Mater by Tiziano Scarpa, which in turn is based on the real life of Vivaldi who was a Roman Catholic priest and taught at the Ospedale della Pietà for almost 30 years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This comparison gets intense in organizational settings because workplaces have a clear hierarchy, which intensifies comparisons.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As climate change intensifies natural disasters, states across the US have been mandating that home sellers disclose risks such as flooding.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The condition develops before birth if a pregnant cat is exposed to the feline panleukopenia virus, leaving the kitten's cerebellum underdeveloped.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That develops when athletes reach senior level.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Coaching accelerates trust, sharpens skills, and keeps teams engaged even when separated by time zones and thousands of miles.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The missile’s low-G launch from the cannon avoids the need for hardened components, while a rocket motor accelerates it to low supersonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the Pilot Pack ($3,400) enhances the Polestar 2’s safety features with 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treating technology migration and cultural integration as complementary strategies reduces friction and enhances adoption.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must pair intelligence with intention, ensuring AI augments humanity, not replaces it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The companies building them are laying the groundwork for a future that’s more efficient and more resilient — and, if developed thoughtfully, one that augments work without losing the critical role people play.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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But in an era in which proximity to a city center heightens exchange value, gentrifiers simply have a better leg to stand on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Once Mars enters Scorpio, however, your fifth house of passion heightens your desires, magnetism and attraction.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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