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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 goal is to foster a symbiotic relationship between AI and human potential, where technology amplifies rather than replaces human talent.
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R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The lightweight, leave-in spray amplifies your hair’s glossiness while using roucou oil to defend it against pollution, UV rays, and other environmental damage.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Transiting through this mystical Water sign since 2011, Neptune in Pisces amplifies our intuitive abilities and spiritual callings.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Matter-antimatter annihilation amplifies the potential of antimatter by directly using the energy released from these reactions, which is even more efficient than typical antimatter reactions alone.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
His partnership with Beyoncé on cultural moments like their On the Run tours also amplifies this message of collective power and influence.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Nov. 2024
Pluto amplifies this energy, pushing you to break free from limiting beliefs around self-worth or finances.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
This placement amplifies the ability to care for others while creating a sense of safety and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The study concluded that trust in climate change science and the solution set by certain segments of society amplifies feelings of lower social status.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The lightweight, leave-in spray amplifies your hair’s glossiness while using roucou oil to defend it against pollution, UV rays, and other environmental damage.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Transiting through this mystical Water sign since 2011, Neptune in Pisces amplifies our intuitive abilities and spiritual callings.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Matter-antimatter annihilation amplifies the potential of antimatter by directly using the energy released from these reactions, which is even more efficient than typical antimatter reactions alone.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
His partnership with Beyoncé on cultural moments like their On the Run tours also amplifies this message of collective power and influence.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Nov. 2024
Pluto amplifies this energy, pushing you to break free from limiting beliefs around self-worth or finances.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
This placement amplifies the ability to care for others while creating a sense of safety and comfort.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The study concluded that trust in climate change science and the solution set by certain segments of society amplifies feelings of lower social status.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
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When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the embryo develops, cells randomly choose which chromosome to express, or make visible, on different parts of the cat’s pelt.Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the company accelerates its factory relocation to shorten supply chains and move production closer to customers, accurate factory digital twins have played a key role and also delivered some unexpected benefits.Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The sites' proximity to NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia heightens the potential threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But that only heightens the need to make sure the new technology works in a responsible way.Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
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