- 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
Many buildings were built on loose, soft sediment that amplifies shaking during tremors, Linayo said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Stirred into a mushroom stroganoff, it amplifies the fungi’s naturally meaty qualities.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
That nitric oxide can then promote S-nitrosylation of STING, which drives even more inflammation and further amplifies the process.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026
He opens his mouth to say something, but at that moment, the muted thumping from inside amplifies when Zara steps out, and he doesn’t.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
