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as in developing
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 increasing
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 intensifying
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 amplifying
Engaging directly with your audience through comments and messages builds community and fosters trust, amplifying your reach organically without the need for extensive resources.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The digital landscape demands a holistic approach where these three elements form an inseparable triad, each reinforcing and amplifying the others.
—Chetan Mathur, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The claims have been repeated by various right-wing commentators, including Charlie Kirk, who garnered more than 3 million views on a post amplifying a claim about pet eating from a Springfield Facebook group post.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Police have also participated in amplifying these racist stereotypes.
—Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The situation reached a tragic crescendo with the Beirut Port explosion in August 2020 — the largest non-nuclear blast to date—that devastated large parts of the city, further exposing governmental failings and amplifying public despair.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The music was amplifying the exchange of culture.
—Amy Dubois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
In a world where even a former president and presidential candidate can possibly lie repeatedly on the debate stage, amplifying the truth remains a priority.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The digital landscape demands a holistic approach where these three elements form an inseparable triad, each reinforcing and amplifying the others.
—Chetan Mathur, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The claims have been repeated by various right-wing commentators, including Charlie Kirk, who garnered more than 3 million views on a post amplifying a claim about pet eating from a Springfield Facebook group post.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Police have also participated in amplifying these racist stereotypes.
—Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The situation reached a tragic crescendo with the Beirut Port explosion in August 2020 — the largest non-nuclear blast to date—that devastated large parts of the city, further exposing governmental failings and amplifying public despair.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The music was amplifying the exchange of culture.
—Amy Dubois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
In a world where even a former president and presidential candidate can possibly lie repeatedly on the debate stage, amplifying the truth remains a priority.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifying
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Drawing from my own experience, here are seven areas to consider when developing a professional, dynamic website.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The show is also expanding its character roster, introducing more pop culture-relevant figures alongside familiar faces.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Further, while 88% of supply chain executives report that their organization's supply chain plays a vital role in enhancing the customer experience, their colleagues in the C-suite overwhelmingly (88%) view the supply chain function as a cost center.Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach leverages influencers' unique ability to connect with audiences in an authentic way, enhancing the brand's visibility and credibility.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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At Cisco, Oliver says employees are coming to realize that AI works best at augmenting decision making.John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, generative AI is also a useful tool for augmenting (rather than automating) human BS.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Hostilities between the two Korean leaders have been simmering this year as North Korea has appeared to have intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthened ties with Russia, deepening widespread concern in the West over the isolated nation’s direction.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Accountability makes for meaningful action Business sustainability requires persistence, consistency, and deepening of effort as interim goals are met, new processes are codified, and a level of competency and skill is achieved.Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Amplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifying. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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