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amp

[amp] / æmp /
NOUN
amplifier
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It’s the latest concept from a husband-and-wife team on a mission to amp up airport downtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“I think our modern existence happens to pull from modes of interaction that really amp up the importance of mate value,” Eastwick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

You can also infuse your espresso with star anise to make a non-alcoholic Sambuca or amp up the sweetness by scraping in a whole vanilla bean.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

A second danger is not paying attention to the combination of devices plugged into one extension lead, as it is easy to exceed the recommended amp limit.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

I busy myself putting away the bass and unplugging the amp.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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