- present tense form of amplify (3rd person singular).
amplifies
Example Sentences
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“Workers see the headlines, hear about their friends. Crucially they hear about workers having incredibly hard times getting back into jobs, which amplifies the risk of being laid off,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
This doubling down on the funds amplifies potential investment returns but also increases risks for the insurers, Clearwater said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
"To understand whether thawing permafrost ultimately amplifies or dampens climate warming, we need to consider both the carbon released from ancient soils and the carbon consumed through rock weathering."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Stirred into a mushroom stroganoff, it amplifies the fungi’s naturally meaty qualities.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Bobby Ryan amplifies her point: “We’re not typical theater kids, and we don’t want to be typical theater kids.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
