AMPLIFYING Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

amplifying

verb

present participle of amplify

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 Two other heat wave episodes were recorded in July, amplifying a historic wildfire in southwestern France that forced 220,000 people to flee their homes in one of the continent’s biggest evacuation efforts since World War II. — Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 In addition to her management and producing work, Church-Cooper has served on the leadership committee for the Yes, And Laughter Lab, a nonprofit incubation lab and showcase dedicated to amplifying diverse comedic voices, since 2019. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Ironically, the ETFs, introduced in late May to broaden investment opportunities for retail traders and stem outflows into similar products abroad, have become a lightning rod for criticism and blamed for amplifying volatility. — Youkyung Lee, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Since technology scales what already exists, AI risks amplifying that problem. — Craig Crisler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The messages were casual, sly, a little irreverent—proof that Google wasn’t like any other company—while always amplifying the corporate mythology. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 The matching funds program is intended to curb some of the outsize impact wealthy supporters have on elections by amplifying smaller donations. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 Pro-Platner groups like Our Revolution and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee charged in after his departure, amplifying the left’s message that Maine Democrats had given the nomination to their movement. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 Indeed, the stunt succeeded in earning the group media coverage across mainstream outlets, amplifying its brand and potential to reach new recruits. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 11 July 2026

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The company has partnered with a fund manager licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to establish the Silver Media Fund, an institutional-grade media investment vehicle focused on developing and financing scalable IP.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
The director, Andrew Patterson, spent years developing the project as the follow-up to his celebrated 2019 debut, The Vast of Night.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of developing

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But the drought is still hitting home with record-low water levels on the Danube River disrupting grain transport, causing chronically congested terminals and an increasing pileup of crops with nowhere to go.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Our city is not alone in the trend of increasing e-scooter injuries.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Yet research carried out by The Athletic shows the trend is rapidly intensifying.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
As protests against the dismissal of Ukraine’s young reformist defense minister spread out across its major cities, Moscow has been intensifying its rocket blitzes.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensifying

Verb

Both companies say that weight-loss pills are expanding the market, rather than being bought only by people who'd already used the more expensive injectables.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Aid workers say the outbreak continues to outpace response that's been expanding across the five provinces affected.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

Analysts say the shift could reshape Africa’s automotive industry by creating jobs, developing local supply chains and accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, although weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty remain significant obstacles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerating

Verb

Finally, the weather forecast is warm in Philadelphia, with the wind slightly blowing out to right field, further enhancing the chances of Schwarber and Harper hitting home runs.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhancing

Verb

Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials say Russia is augmenting its arsenal with North Korean ballistic missiles, further raising the threat.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The iROSA wings sit forward of the legacy solar arrays, augmenting their electricity generation rather than replacing it.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of augmenting

Verb

In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Lake Mead, the reservoir on the Arizona-Nevada border that is a crucial source of water for the American Southwest, sank to its record-lowest levels in the past week, raising concerns about deepening water supply cuts affecting millions of people.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

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