- 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
“That we don’t value privacy, that we feel entitled to use others for our entertainment or our private gain, and technology amplifies that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Perps, which never expire and let traders pile on leverage that amplifies their potential gains and losses, have already made their mark in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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
The words echo around the square and beyond as the mike amplifies my voice.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
