amping (up)

verb

present participle of amp (up)
1
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism

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2
as in intensifying
to make markedly greater in measure or degree inflammatory rhetoric that served only to amp up the civil unrest that was overspreading the city

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amping (up)
  1. stimulating
  2. intensifying
  3. deepening
  4. enhancing
  5. heightening
  6. strengthening
  7. stepping up
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  • Protein may also support weight loss by slowing digestion and stimulating the release of hormones that promote feelings of fullness and satiety.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While stimulating a fresh sense of observation, Selwyn also wanted to counter some myths about museums.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulating
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  • Richard Engel is back in Ukraine to report on its intensifying war with Russia, with a strike this weekend on a warehouse west of Kyiv becoming its deadliest attack this year — more than 38 people were killed.
    — NBC News, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Bumpy road ahead Beyond political scrutiny, intensifying competition has also added to the company’s struggles in recent years.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifying
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  • Brent crude climbed back above $90 a barrel and gasoline stayed over $4 a gallon all month, deepening inflation pressures and sharpening expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again.
    — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Salesforce ‘s deepening push into artificial intelligence is showing signs of paying off, and that should continue to benefit its stock, according to Goldman Sachs.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepening
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  • In February, Brazil and India signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding on critical minerals and rare earths, enhancing cooperation on crucial resources between both countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The HyperFuel series offers a practical mid-ground for decarbonization by enhancing internal combustion engines across everyday fleets, motorsports, and aviation.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • Last year’s record-shattering monsoon season is heightening the urgency to invest in climate resilience.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Interest rates on government bonds are rising again around the world, making borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses and heightening concerns about whether governments are issuing more debt than financial markets can handle.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightening
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  • The bill’s proponents have maintained that the law will crack down on voter fraud and is a step toward strengthening voter integrity laws.
    — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin dismissed any travel concerns, saying that authorities are constantly strengthening flight safety.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthening
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  • Post Malone had some help with his proposal to stylist Christy Lee, with Angel City Jewelers stepping up to the plate to craft the perfect luxury engagement ring for the singer-rapper’s bride-to-be.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At a moment when Washington is retreating from its responsibilities, New York is stepping up for vulnerable immigrant children.
    — Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepping up
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