"to give life, vigor, or spirit to an important news story that doesn't need to be amped up with sensationalism",
"to make markedly greater in measure or degree inflammatory rhetoric that served only to amp up the civil unrest that was overspreading the city"
],
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-000846",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"amphibology":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a sentence or phrase (such as \"nothing is good enough for you\") that can be interpreted in more than one way":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English amphibologie \"double meaning, ambiguity,\" borrowed from Late Latin amphibologia, alteration (by assimilation to the final element -logia -logy ) of Latin amphibolia, borrowed from Greek amphibol\u00eda \"state of being attached on two sides, double meaning, ambiguity,\" from amph\u00edbolos \"attached on both sides, doubtful, ambiguous\" + -ia -y entry 2 \u2014 more at amphibole":""
"Late Latin amphibolus , from Greek amphibolos":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)am\u00a6fib\u0259l\u0259s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202442",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"amphitheater":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a flat or gently sloping area surrounded by abrupt slopes":[],
": a place of public entertainment (as for games or concerts)":[],
": a rising gallery in a modern theater":[],
": a room with a gallery from which doctors and students may observe surgical operations":[],
": a very large auditorium":[],
": an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles":[]
},
"examples":[
"the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sugar Hill would turn 160 acres near the Chattahoochee into green space with walking trails, continue developing its greenway, build a downtown parking facility and improve its outdoor amphitheater , City Manager Paul Radford said. \u2014 Alia Malik, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"With Juliet as a neighbor and the Roman amphitheater , Arena di Verona, just a short walk away, the location\u2014in the heart of the medieval Centro Storico on the banks of the Adige river\u2014is nothing short of ideal. \u2014 Nicole Trilivas, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"There\u2019s going to be an amphitheater , a zip line from the IIX center. \u2014 Leila Atassi, cleveland , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The vision outlined by the Alsobrooks administration includes an amphitheater , library, market hall and civic plaza. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The plans also call for an indoor training facility, a concert amphitheater , an RV park, jogging trails and a park that can be accessed by people with disabilities. \u2014 John Keilman, chicagotribune.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Enjoy a fire pit (reservation required) near an outdoor amphitheater , which allows for different forms of educational entertainment, according to the Friends of Wehr Nature Center. \u2014 Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Prior to his conviction, Epstein had drawn up plans to develop Great St. James with homes, an amphitheater , a pool, and an underwater office, according to the Virgin Islands Daily News. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The company is also working on a project called the Super Pier, at Pier 57, which will include a food hall, and an amphitheater , in addition to two hundred and fifty thousand square feet of office space. \u2014 Eric Lach, The New Yorker , 5 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English amphitheatre, borrowed from Latin amphithe\u0101trum, borrowed from Greek amphith\u00e9\u0101tron, noun derivative from neuter of amphith\u00e9\u0101tros \"(of a stadium) having seats for spectators all around,\" from amphi- amphi- + -the\u0101tros, derivative of th\u00e9\u0101tron \"place for viewing a drama, theater entry 1 \"":""
": generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity":[
"There was room for an ample garden."
],
": generously sufficient to satisfy a requirement or need":[
"They had ample money for the trip."
]
},
"examples":[
"They had ample money for the trip.",
"The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.",
"There is ample parking at the stadium.",
"You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.",
"The light in the room is more than ample .",
"There was room for an ample garden.",
"an ample serving of pie",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The pharmacy chain has ample supply of the emergency contraceptives Plan B and Aftera, both online and in store, the spokesperson said. \u2014 Allison Nicole Smith, Fortune , 28 June 2022",
"Cluster each type of hummingbird flower in your garden for an ample nectar supply, and include a variety with staggered bloom times to provide a steady food source spring through fall. \u2014 Terri Robertson, Country Living , 24 June 2022",
"As global temperatures continue to rise, causing the drought conditions in the West to persist, ensuring an ample supply of water to sustain communities will continue to be a challenge, experts say. \u2014 Julia Jacobo, ABC News , 13 June 2022",
"African countries do not have an ample supply of stockpiled pharmaceutical vaccines and antiretrovirals. \u2014 Steven W. Thrasher, Scientific American , 9 June 2022",
"Ceramics and tablewares are also in ample supply: 101 Copenhagen vases here, La Double J plates there. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 18 May 2022",
"Yet less than half have been distributed, despite ample supply. \u2014 Antony Sguazzin, Fortune , 11 May 2022",
"Poole\u2019s playoff debut comes with an ample supply of intrigue. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Apr. 2022",
"More than 500 people are still dying of Covid-19 every day in the U.S., but an ample supply of a highly effectively antiviral drug is sitting on shelves, unused. \u2014 NBC News , 14 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, \"abundant,\" borrowed from Anglo-French, \"wide, extensive, great,\" going back to Latin amplus \"more than adequate in size or extent, great, having wide scope (of the mind or other abstract entities),\" of uncertain origin":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8am-p\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for ample spacious , commodious , capacious , ample mean larger in extent or capacity than the average. spacious implies great length and breadth. a spacious front lawn commodious stresses roominess and comfortableness. a commodious and airy penthouse apartment capacious stresses the ability to hold, contain, or retain more than the average. a capacious suitcase ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate. ample closet space plentiful , ample , abundant , copious mean more than sufficient without being excessive. plentiful implies a great or rich supply. peaches are plentiful this summer ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement. ample food to last the winter abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful . streams abundant with fish copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness. copious examples of bureaucratic waste",
"synonyms":[
"abundant",
"aplenty",
"bounteous",
"bountiful",
"comfortable",
"cornucopian",
"galore",
"generous",
"liberal",
"plenteous",
"plentiful",
"plenty"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111834",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"amplify":{
"antonyms":[
"abbreviate",
"abridge",
"condense",
"shorten"
],
"definitions":{
": to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification":[],
": to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis":[],
": to expand one's remarks or ideas":[],
": to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase":[]
},
"examples":[
"amplify a weak radio signal",
"a receiver that amplified the television signal",
"using spices to amplify the flavors of the food",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As an extension of the brand\u2019s recent revamp, the podcast is a platform for women to share their stories, advance important discussions and to amplify all women\u2019s voices. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 23 June 2022",
"The Miss Juneteenth Pageant helps amplify the voices of Anchorage\u2019s younger generations. \u2014 Emily Mesner, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022",
"War Toys also works with U.N. agencies to amplify the voices of the children under their care, and produce artwork in hopes to inspire change through campaigns and presentations. \u2014 Shannon Caturano, ABC News , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Right now most of these efforts are looking for any traces of SARS-CoV-2, using PCR to amplify viral fragments and determine the total amount of virus present in an area relative to previous weeks or days. \u2014 Sara Reardon, Scientific American , 3 Mar. 2022",
"When not filming the NBC series, Sterling has been using his talents to amplify the stories of cancer survivors through his work with the Bristol Myers Squibb initiative Survivorship Today. \u2014 Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping , 8 Jan. 2022",
"The series steered into the emotional momentum created by #MeToo and found an audience adept at using social media to amplify important stories. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Using social media to amplify the PlayStation brand voice is a smart top-of-funnel and loyalty play. \u2014 Jason Grunberg, Forbes , 8 Sep. 2021",
"My Yummm is an opportunity to amplify the voices of folxs who are doing the work. \u2014 Kourtney Pope, refinery29.com , 5 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English amplifien \"to enlarge, increase,\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French amplifier, borrowed from Latin amplific\u0101re \"to increase the size of, augment,\" from amplus \"more than adequate in size or extent, ample \" + -i- -i- + -fic\u0101re -fy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for amplify expand , amplify , swell , distend , inflate , dilate mean to increase in size or volume. expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts). a business that expands every year amplify implies the extension or enlargement of something inadequate. amplify the statement with details swell implies gradual expansion beyond a thing's original or normal limits. the bureaucracy swelled to unmanageable proportions distend implies outward extension caused by pressure from within. a distended abdomen inflate implies expanding by introduction of air or something insubstantial and suggests a vulnerability to sudden collapse. an inflated ego dilate applies especially to expansion of circumference. dilated pupils",
"synonyms":[
"develop",
"dilate (on ",
"elaborate (on)",
"enlarge (on ",
"expand",
"flesh (out)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020004",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"amplitude":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": extent of dignity, excellence, or splendor":[],
": the angle assigned to a complex number when it is plotted in a complex plane using polar coordinates":[
"\u2014 compare absolute value sense 2"
],
": the extent of a vibratory movement (as of a pendulum) measured from the mean position to an extreme":[],
": the extent or range of a quality, property, process, or phenomenon: such as":[],
": the height achieved on a jump by a snowboarder, skateboarder, skier, etc.":[
"\" \u2026 a lot of my strength in snowboarding is my amplitude \u2026 \"",
"\u2014 Shaun White"
],
": the maximum departure of the value of an alternating current or wave from the average value":[],
": the quality or state of being ample : fullness , abundance":[
"\u2026 the long unerring lines, the sweep and amplitude of the great artist's stroke \u2026",
"\u2014 Edith Wharton"
]
},
"examples":[
"the amplitude of Thomas Jefferson's interests\u2014government, architecture, agriculture, science, philosophy\u2014is truly awesome",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The simple serenity of Hurlin\u2019s face, framed by cascading curls, is riveting, as is the daring amplitude of her expressive, singular dancing. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
"The difference between any two whole magnitude numbers \u2014 say a 4 and a 5 \u2014 is a tenfold increase in amplitude as measured on a seismogram, according to the USGS. \u2014 Ben Brasch, ajc , 18 June 2022",
"Pilots can counter by hopping frequencies, or by boosting the amplitude of their broadcast signal. \u2014 The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"In quantum mechanics, a particle is described by a wave function, a kind of wave whose varying amplitude conveys the probability of finding the particle in different locations. \u2014 Katie Mccormick, Quanta Magazine , 16 May 2022",
"The development team says particular attention was paid to improving the SVR's ride over high-frequency bumps, although at lower speeds and over large- amplitude undulations the ride does feel firm. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Maybe, if cases don\u2019t rise sharply enough, or to a high enough amplitude , the country won\u2019t get there with BA.2 at all. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Gu, competing for her mother\u2019s native China, took the lead after landing back-to-back corked 900s a first run that featured the biggest amplitude of the day, and then extended her lead on a similar second run, scoring 95.25. \u2014 USA TODAY , 18 Feb. 2022",
"As the velocity of the wind changes so does the amplitude of the sound. \u2014 David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin amplit\u016bdin-, amplit\u016bd\u014d \"size, extent, eminence, prestige,\" from amplus \"more than adequate in size or extent, ample , eminent\" + -i- -i- + -t\u016bdin-, -t\u016bd\u014d -tude":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccty\u00fcd",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02cct\u00fcd",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02cct(y)\u00fcd"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"ambit",
"breadth",
"compass",
"confines",
"dimension(s)",
"extent",
"range",
"reach",
"realm",
"scope",
"sweep",
"width"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101130",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"amplitude modulation":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Early experiments with radio communication developed amplitude modulation around 1900. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Forbes , 31 May 2021",
"The current electric motors generate radio frequency interference (RFI) in the same wavelengths as amplitude modulation (AM) signals, creating static. \u2014 Motormouth Bob Weber, Star Tribune , 21 May 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1921, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110423",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"amplitude-modulated":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": operating by amplitude modulation":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1935, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124802",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"amplosome":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a body of endomorphic build : an endomorphic or pyknic individual":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1948, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin ampl us large, ample + English -o- + -some":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ampl\u0259\u02ccs\u014dm"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113025",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"ampongue":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": woolly lemur":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8am\u02ccp\u022f\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from French, borrowed from Malagasy ampongy , name for the eastern wooly lemur ( Avahi laniger )":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1897, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152246"
},
"ampersand":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a character typically & standing for the word and":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8am-p\u0259r-\u02ccsand"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For URLs that already have a question mark, add an ampersand like this: &t=00m00s. \u2014 Kim Komando, USA TODAY , 13 Feb. 2022",
"The new orientation is designed to emphasize the ampersand . \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 23 Jan. 2022",
"Granted, an ampersand would probably be worse, but what happened to the good-old days when marketing execs earned their salaries by coming up with new names, instead of adding symbols to old ones",
"What looks like an ampersand is actually supposed to be a 4. \u2014 Dallas News , 30 July 2020",
"Draw an ampersand on your dog's tee to be the accent. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Oct. 2019",
"Asos even has some of the rainbow ampersand tees from last year\u2019s collection still in stock. \u2014 Hilary George-parkin, Vox , 2 July 2019",
"Some people would say the Electoral College or anyone named Kyle or passwords of no more than 16 characters containing a number, an ampersand and at least one capital letter. \u2014 Joe Queenan, WSJ , 9 Nov. 2018",
"Popular among scrollers was an ampersand -only rendering of the Old Man of the Mountain, the distinctive rock formation in northern New Hampshire. \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, WIRED , 12 Mar. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"alteration of and (&) per se and , literally, (the character) & by itself (is the word) and":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1795, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152803"
},
"ampoule":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a hermetically sealed small bulbous glass vessel that is used to hold a solution for hypodermic injection":[],
": a vial resembling an ampoule":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-p\u00fcl",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpy\u00fcl"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Kim Dong-yub, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, said the fuel ampoule can prolong the time missiles can spend deployed, waiting for launch. \u2014 Brad Lendon, CNN , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Saturate the mask inside the sachet with the ampoule that contains a hydrating trio of aloe, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, and then apply the mask to skin. \u2014 Eartha Terrell, Allure , 30 Nov. 2020",
"Plus, enjoy a free full-size Perfect Glow Ampoule Serum Concentrate and ampoule tin on any purchase over $50. \u2014 Eartha Terrell, Allure , 27 Nov. 2020",
"Beginning in 1389, the martyr\u2019s dried blood\u2014preserved in two small glass ampoules \u2014was observed to spontaneously liquefy on certain occasions, such as papal visits. \u2014 Michael Hardy, Wired , 28 Feb. 2020",
"The Miracle of San Gennaro was later codified into a thrice-yearly ceremony in which Catholic priests exhibit a reliquary containing the ampoules to the Neapolitan public. \u2014 Michael Hardy, Wired , 28 Feb. 2020",
"That can lead to mistakes, such as doctors administering the wrong number of ampoules . \u2014 The Economist , 14 Sep. 2019",
"My robust nighttime routine is complete with a cleansing balm, toner, essence, ampoule , and countless sheet masks straight from Seoul. \u2014 Allure , 22 Aug. 2019",
"Overall, these ampoules are good enough to pass the Brazilian styling torture test and the Coachella test. \u2014 Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue , 19 Apr. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from French, earlier, \"vial, flask,\" going back to Old French ampule, ampoule, borrowed from Latin ampulla ampulla":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-154314"
},
"amp":{
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": ampere":[],
": to make (someone) more excited or energetic : excite , energize":[
"Players either get amped by the electricity of the event or founder in the ambient chaos.",
"\u2014 Jon Wertheim",
"\u2014 often used with up When Smith came out to accept her trophy, Bieber smothered her with kisses, and then pumped his fist to amp up the crowd \u2026 \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri"
],
": to make (something) more intense : heighten , intensify":[
"The violence is amped by the presence of automatic weapons and gyrating camerawork, but it all feels very familiar.",
"\u2014 Kevin Crust",
"\u2014 usually used with up The fledgling studio that wound up making the film \u2026 knew that it had teenage girls in its pocket, and wisely amped up the action scenes in the trailer in an attempt to snag male viewers as well. \u2014 Karen Valby Roasting the pork at a low temperature in a spiced salt mixture amps up the flavor of the meat and makes it extra-tender. \u2014 Gabrielle Hamilton"
],
": to increase the amount of (something) : raise":[
"In this convention year \u2026 the stakes have been amped .",
"\u2014 Charles McGrath",
"\u2014 usually used with up As investors get used to steady returns, they start borrowing to amp up gains \u2026 and buying increasingly dubious stuff \u2026 \u2014 Pat Regnier \u2026 the producers always need to amp up the stakes, and, this season, there are a few new twists \u2026 \u2014 Andy Edelstein"
],
"\u2014 see also amped , amped-up":[
"In this convention year \u2026 the stakes have been amped .",
"\u2014 Charles McGrath",
"\u2014 usually used with up As investors get used to steady returns, they start borrowing to amp up gains \u2026 and buying increasingly dubious stuff \u2026 \u2014 Pat Regnier \u2026 the producers always need to amp up the stakes, and, this season, there are a few new twists \u2026 \u2014 Andy Edelstein"
],
": a nucleotide C 10 H 12 N 5 O 3 H 2 PO 4 composed of adenosine and one phosphate group that is reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP in metabolic reactions":[
"\u2014 compare cyclic amp"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cc\u0101-\u02ccem-\u02c8p\u0113",
"\u02c8amp"
],
"synonyms":[
"animate",
"brace",
"energize",
"enliven",
"fillip",
"fire",
"ginger (up)",
"invigorate",
"jazz (up)",
"juice up",
"jump-start",
"liven (up)",
"pep (up)",
"quicken",
"spike",
"stimulate",
"vitalize",
"vivify",
"zip (up)"
],
"antonyms":[
"damp",
"dampen",
"deaden",
"dull",
"kill"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Noun (1)",
"He plugged his guitar into the amp .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Before long, Keystone showed up with his guitar and an amp and played his heart out before taking his turn in the barber\u2019s chair \u2014 a castaway office recliner on wheels \u2014 and getting a haircut under a eucalyptus tree. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 June 2022",
"Despite its compact size, the Emberton II packs as much punch per gram as a Marshall guitar amp . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Support his love for music with a sleek, stylish rockstar of a Bluetooth speaker with the Marshall Emberton model, fashioned after a guitar amp . \u2014 Brittany Vincent, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"The long-range F150 Lightning can charge even faster, pulling up to 19.2 kW for its 80 amp dual charging system, which is about how much power 3-4 homes draw on average. \u2014 Joshua Rhodes, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"Oregon voters can look forward to hearing more about the 2022 governor\u2019s race in coming weeks, as candidates start to amp up advertising and look to set themselves apart in debates. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Can the right turntable or the ideal amp bring a listener to auditory nirvana",
"However, in a cheap turntable, the pre- amp is also going to be cheap. \u2014 Brad Moon, Forbes , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Being metal is, in fact, the central concern of Hunter Sylvester (Adrian Greensmith), a high-school kid with a chip on his shoulder the size of a Marshall amp after his parents split up. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"When in doubt, rely on googly eyes to amp up your Halloween decor. \u2014 Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping , 27 June 2022",
"Union has always had luminous skin, but makeup artist Esther Edeme has managed to amp up her glow. \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 23 June 2022",
"Bandile shouted while fiercely turning knobs behind the deck to amp up party-goers even further. \u2014 Isabela Raygoza, Rolling Stone , 22 June 2022",
"HBO Max also plans to amp up its live sports offer after drawing massive viewership with games from the UEFA Champions League and the Paulista championship in Brazil and Mexico. \u2014 Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
"To infuse your meat with more flavor before boiling it in savory stock, a simple marinade the night before serving or even a few hours before will amp it up. \u2014 Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine , 10 Mar. 2022",
"And for the ultimate glow, amp up any makeup look with Gucci\u2019s bronzer powder across the cheeks or Charlotte Tilbury\u2019s Pillow Talk palette atop the eyelids. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Microfibers amp up the volume, while skin-care favorite ingredient hyaluronic acid adds hydration for a soft, shiny finish. \u2014 Andrea Navarro, Glamour , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The leisurely transitions, somewhat ironically, amp the stakes of the conversations. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"by shortening":"Noun",
"a denosine m ono p hosphate":"Noun"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1985, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb",
"1943, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-170939"
},
"amp hr":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":{
"ampere-hour":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171119"
},
"ampulla":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a glass or earthenware flask with a globular body and two handles used especially by the ancient Romans to hold ointment, perfume, or wine":[],
": a saccular anatomical swelling or pouch":[]
},
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"\u02c8am-\u02ccpy\u00fc-l\u0259",
"am-\u02c8pu\u0307-l\u0259"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Another volunteer recently unearthed a slightly flattened ampulla , or small vessel created in the style of Roman jugs used by pilgrims to carry holy water or oil. \u2014 Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Aug. 2021"
],
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"borrowed from Latin, going back to *amporela, diminutive of amphora amphora ; (sense 2) borrowed from Medieval Latin, going back to Latin":""
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electric current that is equivalent to a flow of one coulomb per second or to the steady current produced by one volt applied across a resistance of one ohm":[],
": the base unit of electric current in the International System of Units that is defined by setting the fixed numerical value of the elementary charge to 1.602176634 x 10 -19 ampere seconds":[],
"Andr\u00e9-Marie 1775\u20131836 French physicist":[]
},
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"\u02c8am-\u02ccpir",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpi(\u0259)r also -\u02ccpe(\u0259)r",
"also -\u02ccper",
"\u00e4\u207f-\u02c8per"
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"examples":[
"a current of 15 amperes",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Laura Mallonee, Wired , 21 Apr. 2020",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Andr\u00e9-Marie Amp\u00e8re":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-175355"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":{
": the process of performing an amperometric titration":[]
": to make (someone) more excited or energetic : excite , energize":[
"Players either get amped by the electricity of the event or founder in the ambient chaos.",
"\u2014 Jon Wertheim",
"\u2014 often used with up When Smith came out to accept her trophy, Bieber smothered her with kisses, and then pumped his fist to amp up the crowd \u2026 \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri"
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": to make (something) more intense : heighten , intensify":[
"The violence is amped by the presence of automatic weapons and gyrating camerawork, but it all feels very familiar.",
"\u2014 Kevin Crust",
"\u2014 usually used with up The fledgling studio that wound up making the film \u2026 knew that it had teenage girls in its pocket, and wisely amped up the action scenes in the trailer in an attempt to snag male viewers as well. \u2014 Karen Valby Roasting the pork at a low temperature in a spiced salt mixture amps up the flavor of the meat and makes it extra-tender. \u2014 Gabrielle Hamilton"
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": to increase the amount of (something) : raise":[
"In this convention year \u2026 the stakes have been amped .",
"\u2014 Charles McGrath",
"\u2014 usually used with up As investors get used to steady returns, they start borrowing to amp up gains \u2026 and buying increasingly dubious stuff \u2026 \u2014 Pat Regnier \u2026 the producers always need to amp up the stakes, and, this season, there are a few new twists \u2026 \u2014 Andy Edelstein"
],
"\u2014 see also amped , amped-up":[
"In this convention year \u2026 the stakes have been amped .",
"\u2014 Charles McGrath",
"\u2014 usually used with up As investors get used to steady returns, they start borrowing to amp up gains \u2026 and buying increasingly dubious stuff \u2026 \u2014 Pat Regnier \u2026 the producers always need to amp up the stakes, and, this season, there are a few new twists \u2026 \u2014 Andy Edelstein"
],
": a nucleotide C 10 H 12 N 5 O 3 H 2 PO 4 composed of adenosine and one phosphate group that is reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP in metabolic reactions":[
"\u2014 compare cyclic amp"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cc\u0101-\u02ccem-\u02c8p\u0113",
"\u02c8amp"
],
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"animate",
"brace",
"energize",
"enliven",
"fillip",
"fire",
"ginger (up)",
"invigorate",
"jazz (up)",
"juice up",
"jump-start",
"liven (up)",
"pep (up)",
"quicken",
"spike",
"stimulate",
"vitalize",
"vivify",
"zip (up)"
],
"antonyms":[
"damp",
"dampen",
"deaden",
"dull",
"kill"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun (1)",
"He plugged his guitar into the amp .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Before long, Keystone showed up with his guitar and an amp and played his heart out before taking his turn in the barber\u2019s chair \u2014 a castaway office recliner on wheels \u2014 and getting a haircut under a eucalyptus tree. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 June 2022",
"Despite its compact size, the Emberton II packs as much punch per gram as a Marshall guitar amp . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Support his love for music with a sleek, stylish rockstar of a Bluetooth speaker with the Marshall Emberton model, fashioned after a guitar amp . \u2014 Brittany Vincent, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"The long-range F150 Lightning can charge even faster, pulling up to 19.2 kW for its 80 amp dual charging system, which is about how much power 3-4 homes draw on average. \u2014 Joshua Rhodes, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"Oregon voters can look forward to hearing more about the 2022 governor\u2019s race in coming weeks, as candidates start to amp up advertising and look to set themselves apart in debates. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Can the right turntable or the ideal amp bring a listener to auditory nirvana",
"However, in a cheap turntable, the pre- amp is also going to be cheap. \u2014 Brad Moon, Forbes , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Being metal is, in fact, the central concern of Hunter Sylvester (Adrian Greensmith), a high-school kid with a chip on his shoulder the size of a Marshall amp after his parents split up. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"When in doubt, rely on googly eyes to amp up your Halloween decor. \u2014 Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping , 27 June 2022",
"Union has always had luminous skin, but makeup artist Esther Edeme has managed to amp up her glow. \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 23 June 2022",
"Bandile shouted while fiercely turning knobs behind the deck to amp up party-goers even further. \u2014 Isabela Raygoza, Rolling Stone , 22 June 2022",
"HBO Max also plans to amp up its live sports offer after drawing massive viewership with games from the UEFA Champions League and the Paulista championship in Brazil and Mexico. \u2014 Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
"To infuse your meat with more flavor before boiling it in savory stock, a simple marinade the night before serving or even a few hours before will amp it up. \u2014 Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine , 10 Mar. 2022",
"And for the ultimate glow, amp up any makeup look with Gucci\u2019s bronzer powder across the cheeks or Charlotte Tilbury\u2019s Pillow Talk palette atop the eyelids. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Microfibers amp up the volume, while skin-care favorite ingredient hyaluronic acid adds hydration for a soft, shiny finish. \u2014 Andrea Navarro, Glamour , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The leisurely transitions, somewhat ironically, amp the stakes of the conversations. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"by shortening":"Noun",
"a denosine m ono p hosphate":"Noun"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1985, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb",
"1943, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185205"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a 2-handled vessel shaped like an amphora":[]
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"\u02c8am(p)-f\u0259-r\u0259"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Each amphora only holds 90 gallons of wine, so your best bet to find this clay-aged wine is at Troon\u2019s tasting room or wine bar. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 11 Oct. 2021",
"More than 300,000 items, from coins and jewellery to marble statues, amphoras , lamps and perfume vases have been unearthed. \u2014 The Economist , 10 Dec. 2019",
"Back in 2012, the archaeologists uncovered what was believed to be the home of a perfume merchant, which included an area for manufacturing some sort of liquid as well as amphora and glass bottles with residue in them. \u2014 Jason Daley, Smithsonian , 9 Aug. 2019",
"The ship\u2019s cargo includes at least four different types of amphora , or ancient jars, as well as fine ceramics. \u2014 Fox News , 9 Nov. 2019",
"About a week of skin contact in stainless steel, then aged in clay amphora . \u2014 Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com , 27 Aug. 2019",
"Then take a tour of the four-level winery, built into the hillside, to see the clay amphoras , crafted according to traditional techniques in Georgia, filled with thousands of liters of wine and buried in the earth. \u2014 Mary Winston Nicklin, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 16 Aug. 2019",
"Both burial chambers also held ancient treasures, including figurines, clay pots, false amphoras (jugs) and narrow-leaved basins, as well as other small artifacts such as buttons, the Ministry reported yesterday (Aug. 11). \u2014 Fox News , 14 Aug. 2019",
"The pots, distant relatives to amphoras and urns, stand on the floor and reach to the viewer\u2019s ribs and higher. \u2014 Leah Ollman, latimes.com , 7 June 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Latin, adaptation (with gender and suffix change) of Greek amphore\u00fas, by haplology from amphiphore\u00fas, from amphi- amphi- + phore\u00fas \"bearer, carrier,\" from phor- (stem in nominal derivation of ph\u00e9rein \"to carry\") + -eus, instrument suffix \u2014 more at bear entry 2":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185934"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes":[],
": level of excitement or energy":[
"The famed animator \u2026 ups the amperage by kicking the visuals into the unpredictable world of the teenage subconscious.",
"\u2014 Entertainment Weekly",
"If his prospects appeared to be dim, his intellectual life took on a new amperage . He seized his London days with manic energy.",
"\u2014 John Lahr"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccpi(\u0259)r-ij",
"\u02c8am-p(\u0259-)rij",
"-\u02ccpir-ij"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The standard-range pack still takes 10 hours to charge, even with the uprated amperage of the charger. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 12 May 2022",
"This is similar to how electric fences work, delivering very short pulses of high-voltage electricity, but with very low amperage . \u2014 Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation , 9 May 2022",
"The amperage needed to kill a person is surprisingly small. \u2014 The New Yorker , 29 Nov. 2021",
"The actual amperage is determined by the load (i.e., the iPad or iPhone). \u2014 Alexander George, Popular Mechanics , 16 Dec. 2020",
"But the amperage rating is only a measure of the charger\u2019s maximum capability. \u2014 Alexander George, Popular Mechanics , 16 Dec. 2020",
"To calculate watts, multiply voltage (usually 120 volts) by the amps ( amperage ) required to run the appliance (usually found on a tag attached to the appliance). \u2014 Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics , 9 Dec. 2020",
"Yes, the Craftsman\u2019s motor is a bit smaller than the Skil in terms of its amperage , but the cutting performance between the two tools is negligible. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics , 7 Dec. 2020",
"The main reason for this is an amperage limit: My inverter can handle only 23 amps of draw. \u2014 Christopher Null, Wired , 12 Nov. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-190522"
},
"amper":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": swelling , blotch":[],
": pus , matter":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8amp\u0259(r)"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English ampre , from Old English ompre swelling, varicose vein":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191117"
},
"amped":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": filled with energetic excitement and enthusiasm : amped-up":[
"The Napa party \u2026 featured a larger and more amped crowd.",
"\u2014 Maryann Worobiec",
"Carson Palmer has seen his share of coaches come and go in his three seasons at USC. So he didn't get too amped when the Trojans' new head coach, Pete Carroll, named an offensive coordinator.",
"\u2014 Bruce Feldman"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ampt"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"While not technically a crime drama, Borgen season 4 cements itself firmly in the Scandi-noir category through its amped up characterization of lead character Nyborg (depicted by Sidse Babett Knudsen), whose ruthless tactics step up in this season. \u2014 Ali Pantony, Glamour , 12 June 2022",
"An amped Stroman slapped his mitt walking off the field. \u2014 Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"In addition to the lettuce and tomato, this dish features an amped up mayonnaise flavored with spices, herbs and crisp pieces of bacon. \u2014 Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"Ben Schwartz's amped -teenager turn as Sonic's voice is easier to like this time around, and that's largely because the plot takes him far from his Everyman human handler Tom (James Marsden, Westworld). \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Since it\u2019s been pushed back because of COVID twice, Classless Act have been trying their best to not get too amped yet. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 31 Mar. 2022",
"But nothing has me as amped as our 2022 Food Awards, which are in full swing. \u2014 Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Further pumping the entertainment sector, in January, the government unveiled the Spanish Screenings XXL, an amped up version of the Malaga Festival\u2019s March Spanish cinema showcase. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Behind their rising third-year point guard, the Cavaliers beat the Nets, 114-107, inside an amped Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 17 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1981, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-193357"
},
"amphi-":{
"type":[
"prefix"
],
"definitions":{
": on both sides : of both kinds : both":[
"amphi brach",
"amphi diploid"
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Greek, from amph\u00ed \"around, about\" \u2014 more at ambient entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195458"
},
"amphetamine":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a racemic compound C 9 H 13 N or one of its derivatives (such as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is often abused illicitly, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C 9 H 13 N\u00b7H 2 SO 4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-m\u0259n",
"am-\u02c8fe-t\u0259-\u02ccm\u0113n",
"am-\u02c8fet-\u0259-\u02ccm\u0113n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The toxicology report accompanying Campbell\u2019s autopsy found methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system. \u2014 Jennifer Peebles, ajc , 13 May 2022",
"Their respective doctors had prescribed them ADHD medications like methylphenidate, amphetamine , dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and atomoxetine. \u2014 Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"According to the Food and Drug Administration, Adderall is a drug containing amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. \u2014 Tori B. Powell, CBS News , 6 May 2022",
"The two main types of stimulant medications are methylphenidate, sold under brand names such as Ritalin and Concerta, and stimulants in the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine, which go by the brand names Adderall and Vyvanse. \u2014 Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation , 9 May 2022",
"Officials are charging Kent, the daughter of Sheriff AJ Tony Smith, for amphetamine trafficking of 14 gams or more, drug equipment, and cocaine possession. \u2014 Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Some common prescription medications, like antidepressants, share a similar structural backbone with methamphetamine, called phenylethylamine, which can cause a false positive amphetamine and methamphetamine screen. \u2014 Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Researchers in the Kasson Lab have detected an amphetamine in the fungus that may be messing with the cicadas. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Feb. 2022",
"There is the potential for abuse and possible long-term negative effects related to MDMA, an amphetamine derivative. \u2014 Joshua Cohen, Forbes , 5 July 2021"
": relating to or being a chemical titration in which the measurement of the electric current flowing under an applied potential difference between two electrodes in a solution is used for detecting the end point":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccam-pir-\u0259-\u02c8me-trik"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"ampere + -o- + -metric":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1940, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-212304"
},
"amp-hour":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": ampere-hour":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8au\u0307-\u0259r",
"\u02c8amp-\u02c8au\u0307r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1884, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213043"
},
"amphiapomict":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an organism reproducing both sexually and asexually":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6amf\u0113\u02c8ap\u0259\u02c8mikt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"amphi- + apo- + Greek miktos blended":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1948, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213457"
},
"ampherotoky":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": parthenogenesis in which both male and female offspring are produced \u2014 compare arrhenotoky , thelytoky":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccamf\u0259\u02c8r\u00e4t\u0259k\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"ampherotoky irregular from Greek amphoteros both + tokos offspring + English -y; amphitoky from amphi- + Greek tokos + English -y; amphoterotoky from Greek amphoteros + tokos + English -y":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1882, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223246"
},
"amphib":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": amphibian entry 2 sense 3":[],
": amphibious forces":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-aam-",
"(\u02c8)am\u00a6fib"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"by shortening":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223418"
},
"ampere-turn":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the meter-kilogram-second unit of magnetomotive force equal to the magnetomotive force around a path that links with one turn of wire carrying an electric current of one ampere":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"also -\u02ccper-",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpir-\u02c8t\u0259rn"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1884, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225552"
},
"amphitropous":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": having the ovule inverted but with the attachment near the middle of one side \u2014 compare anatropous":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)am\u00a6fi\u2027tr\u0259p\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"amphi- + -tropous":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1819, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230748"
},
"Amphitryon":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the husband of Alcmene":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"am-\u02c8fi-tr\u0113-\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Greek Amphitry\u014dn":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1567, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-233010"
},
"ampherotokous":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": of or relating to ampherotoky":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6amf\u0259\u00a6r\u00e4t\u0259k\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"ampherotoky + -ous":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1961, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020358"
},
"ampulla of Lorenzini":{
"type":[
"noun phrase"
],
"definitions":{
": any of the pores on the snouts of marine sharks and rays that contain receptors highly sensitive to weak electric fields":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccl\u022fr-\u0259n-\u02c8z\u0113-n\u0113"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"after Stefano Lorenzini 17th-century Italian physician":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1892, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-040409"
},
"amphibious":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": combining two characteristics":[],
": relating to or adapted for both land and water":[
"amphibious vehicles"
],
": able to live both on land and in water":[
"amphibious plants"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"am-\u02c8fi-b\u0113-\u0259s"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"An adventure comedy focused on a 9-year-old girl who has built an amphibious vehicle to look for her father lost at sea by tracking 2,000 rubber ducks. \u2014 Emilio Mayorga, Variety , 13 June 2022",
"Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism that Russia would not exploit the corridors for an amphibious attack, and the prospect of a deal remains elusive. \u2014 Sarah Kaplan, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Fittingly, Airflow\u2019s plans call for an amphibious version of the M200. \u2014 Eric Tegler, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Still, the amphibious cruiser was at least able to deliver on the second part of that slogan. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 3 June 2022",
"The property was built directly on the water from an amphibious barge, a crane, and a helicopter \u2014 a production that took years, Chase real estate agents said. \u2014 Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 May 2022",
"Wallace and Hansen both played on the amphibious force football team there that Bucklew coached. \u2014 cincinnati.com , 26 May 2022",
"China has built its military to be able to overwhelm Taiwan\u2019s defenses with an amphibious and aerial invasion. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"The Taiwan Strait acts as a natural barrier between the island and mainland China, forcing China to mount an amphibious attack to reach Taiwan\u2019s shores. \u2014 Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022"
],
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"Latin amphibius \"living both on land and in water\" (borrowed from Greek amph\u00edbios \"living a double life, living both on land and in the water,\" from amphi- amphi- + -bios \"having such a mode of life,\" derivative of b\u00edos \"life\") + -ous \u2014 more at quick entry 1":""
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"1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-055533"
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"type":[
"adjective"
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": sessile with the base or with stipules surrounding the stem from which it arises \u2014 compare perfoliate":[]
},
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"am\u02c8pleks\u0259\u02cck\u022fl"
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"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin amplexicaulis , from Latin amplexus (past participle of amplecti to entwine, embrace) + -i- + caulis stem, cabbage":""
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"first_known_use":{
"1760, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-060738"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun,"
],
"definitions":{
": producing approximately equal numbers of male and female offspring":[]
},
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"\u00a6amf\u0259\u00a6jenik"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"ampho- + -genic":""
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"first_known_use":{
"circa 1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-062354"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a free-swimming larva of certain sponges that is essentially a blastula with small flagellated cells in one hemisphere and large nonflagellated cells in the other":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6amf\u0259\u0307-"
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"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from amphi- + blastula":""
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"first_known_use":{
"1875, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-084427"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b(\u0259)r",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b-\u0259r",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b(-\u0259)r"
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"examples":[
"He plugged his electric guitar into an amplifier .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some feel the symbiotic relationship to vine roots is an amplifier of terroir. \u2014 Michelle Williams, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Passive/index investment is simply an amplifier of active investment. \u2014 Joanna Ossinger, Fortune , 5 May 2022",
"The website was an early amplifier of conspiracy theories and misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. \u2014 NBC News , 15 Feb. 2022",
"The AK HC2 has an analog amplifier powerful enough to drive high-impedance headphones and the option of a 4.4mm balanced output offers lower noise, higher output and clearer channel separation. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"The producer, businessman, philanthropist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member served as an essential amplifier of the vibrant post-World War II music scene along Central Avenue in South Los Angeles. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
"This would yield a sustained flood of just under 393mb/sec of attack traffic from a single reflector/ amplifier , all resulting from a single spoofed attack initiator packet of only 1,119 bytes in length. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Top options include Meridian sound systems with as many as 29 speakers and up to 1430 watts of amplifier power. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 10 May 2022",
"Harnessing more than 30 years of British amplifier -building experience, the new Ultima Pre 3 takes advantage of the latest developments in advanced and low-distortion power supplies. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 4 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"amplify + -er entry 2":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1546, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-091218"
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"type":[
"combining form"
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"definitions":{
": both":[
"ampho philic"
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Greek amph\u014d":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-100156"
},
"ampere-hour":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a unit quantity of electricity equal to the quantity carried past any point of a circuit in one hour by a steady current of one ampere":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"also -\u02ccper-",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpir-\u02c8au\u0307(-\u0259)r"
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1883, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-104744"
},
"amperes":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electric current that is equivalent to a flow of one coulomb per second or to the steady current produced by one volt applied across a resistance of one ohm":[],
": the base unit of electric current in the International System of Units that is defined by setting the fixed numerical value of the elementary charge to 1.602176634 x 10 -19 ampere seconds":[],
"Andr\u00e9-Marie 1775\u20131836 French physicist":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpir",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpi(\u0259)r also -\u02ccpe(\u0259)r",
"also -\u02ccper",
"\u00e4\u207f-\u02c8per"
],
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"examples":[
"a current of 15 amperes",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Laura Mallonee, Wired , 21 Apr. 2020",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019"
],
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"Andr\u00e9-Marie Amp\u00e8re":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-110133"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
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": to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis":[],
": to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase":[],
": to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification":[],
": to expand one's remarks or ideas":[]
},
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"-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
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"develop",
"dilate (on ",
"elaborate (on)",
"enlarge (on ",
"expand",
"flesh (out)"
],
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"abbreviate",
"abridge",
"condense",
"shorten"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for amplify expand , amplify , swell , distend , inflate , dilate mean to increase in size or volume. expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts). a business that expands every year amplify implies the extension or enlargement of something inadequate. amplify the statement with details swell implies gradual expansion beyond a thing's original or normal limits. the bureaucracy swelled to unmanageable proportions distend implies outward extension caused by pressure from within. a distended abdomen inflate implies expanding by introduction of air or something insubstantial and suggests a vulnerability to sudden collapse. an inflated ego dilate applies especially to expansion of circumference. dilated pupils",
"examples":[
"amplify a weak radio signal",
"a receiver that amplified the television signal",
"using spices to amplify the flavors of the food",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Johnson was to call on other countries at a NATO summit in Madrid to ramp up defense spending and amplify the U.K.'s strong military presence in Estonia. \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 29 June 2022",
"Create and amplify programming specifically for them, train staff on how to work with kids specifically and share stories that show and celebrate those who are already making a difference to inspire more young people to follow suit. \u2014 Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Veronica Adams\u2019s is the kind of story antiabortion activists want to replicate \u2014 and amplify . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Ben Stiller has teamed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to meet and amplify support for those fleeing Ukraine amid the country\u2019s ongoing war prompted by Russia\u2019s invasion. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 June 2022",
"The extremely strong gravitational field of black holes warp the space around them, creating conditions that can deflect and amplify starlight that aligns behind them. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"Time's ticking\u2014head to Amazon to grab this speaker and amplify all your outdoor adventures for the summer. \u2014 Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health , 10 June 2022",
"Too often, newspapers were run by old, White dudes who didn\u2019t amplify any other voices. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"As an extension of the brand\u2019s recent revamp, the podcast is a platform for women to share their stories, advance important discussions and to amplify all women\u2019s voices. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 23 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English amplifien \"to enlarge, increase,\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French amplifier, borrowed from Latin amplific\u0101re \"to increase the size of, augment,\" from amplus \"more than adequate in size or extent, ample \" + -i- -i- + -fic\u0101re -fy":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
": a genus of marine snails common in New Zealand having a rough turbinate shell and being unique among Pulmonata in possessing a well-developed operculum":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"am\u02c8fib\u0259l\u0259"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Late Latin, feminine of amphibolus":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1835, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-130234"
},
"Ampere's law":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": either of two laws in electromagnetism: (1) : the magnetic field resulting from an electric current in a circuit element is at any point perpendicular to the plane passing through the circuit element and the point, appears clockwise to an observer looking along the element in the direction of the current flow, is directly proportional to the product of the current multiplied by the length of the component of the element perpendicular to the line joining it to the point, and is inversely proportional to the square of the length of this line; or (2) : the work done in carrying a magnetic pole around any closed path is proportional to the electric current flowing through the area bounded by the closed path":[]
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1846, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133613"
},
"Amphiuma":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a genus (coextensive with the family Amphiumidae) of amphibians including only the congo snakes":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccamf\u0113\u02c8y\u00fcm\u0259"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, probably irregular from amphi- + Greek pneuma breath, from pnein to breathe":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1824, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-134900"
},
"ampullaceous":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": resembling an ampulla : shaped like a flask or bladder":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccpu\u0307-",
"-\u02ccp\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin ampullaceus , from ampulla + -aceus -aceous":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1776, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-144913"
},
"ampelopsis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a genus of woody climbers (family Vitaceae) closely related to Vitis and distinguished by the separate petals and the absence of adhesive disks on the tendrils":[],
": a plant of the genus Parthenocissus : such as":[],
": boston ivy":[],
": virginia creeper":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccamp\u0259\u02c8l\u00e4ps\u0259\u0307s"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from ampel- + -opsis":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-151650"
},
"amparo purple":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a moderate purple that is redder and paler than heliotrope (see heliotrope sense 4a ) and bluer, lighter, and stronger than average amethyst or cobalt violet":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1912, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-160532"
},
"amplification":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an act, example, or product of amplifying":[],
": a usually massive replication of genetic material and especially of a gene or DNA sequence (as in a polymerase chain reaction)":[],
": the particulars by which a statement is expanded":[],
"Another McIntosh specialty in some of its highest-end components is the choice of solid-state output or a blend of vacuum-tube and solid-state amplification . \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 24 May 2022",
"The 14 loudspeakers and 400W of amplification deliver the muscle needed to make the most of Dolby Atmos. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 4 May 2022",
"The union is expected to move as soon as Friday on new regulations to impose audits of algorithmic amplification . \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Obsidian\u2019s interior appointments include a McIntosh MX1375 Reference Entertainment System with 23 speakers, a 12-inch subwoofer and 1,375 watts of amplification . \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
"As the foundation continues to support Black artists whose cause is amplification , there will always be a reminder there is still a lot more work to do, and the Gordon Parks Foundation is devoted to seeing it through. \u2014 Cassandra Pintro, Vogue , 20 May 2022",
"Various attempts were made to improve acoustics and beef up amplification . \u2014 Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"Spirituality and intuition are often at the forefront of where people will feel most affected, and this is due to Neptune being in its home sign of Pisces, meaning double- amplification of this energy. \u2014 Meghan Rose, Glamour , 12 Apr. 2022",
"That too brings in the issue of amplification , which captured every breath Tines took and distorted his louder passages. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from Latin amplific\u0101ti\u014dn-, amplific\u0101ti\u014d \"act of making greater, enlarging upon (in rhetoric),\" from amplific\u0101re \"to increase the size of, amplify \" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-172041"
},
"amplifying host":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": an organism in which an infectious agent (such as a virus or bacterium) that is pathogenic for some other species is able to replicate rapidly and to high concentrations":[
"These data suggest chipmunks might play a role in enzootic WNV [West Nile Virus] cycles and be an amplifying host for mosquitoes that could infect humans.",
"\u2014 Kenneth B. Platt et al.",
"Pigs are particularly important, as they act as amplifier hosts , pumping out millions of virus particles.",
"\u2014 Linda Searle"
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1963, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-175750"
},
"amped-up":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": filled with intense energy and excitement":[
"an amped-up crowd"
],
": made more exciting, lively, energetic, or appealing":[
"an amped-up version of a popular song"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ampt-\u02c8\u0259p"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-175818"
},
"amparo blue":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a strong blue to brilliant purplish blue":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\"-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1912, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-192057"
},
"amphivorous":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": eating both animal and vegetable food":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)am\u00a6fiv(\u0259)r\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"amphi- + -vorous":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1864, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-195006"
},
"Amp\u00e8re":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electric current that is equivalent to a flow of one coulomb per second or to the steady current produced by one volt applied across a resistance of one ohm":[],
": the base unit of electric current in the International System of Units that is defined by setting the fixed numerical value of the elementary charge to 1.602176634 x 10 -19 ampere seconds":[],
"Andr\u00e9-Marie 1775\u20131836 French physicist":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"also -\u02ccper",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpi(\u0259)r also -\u02ccpe(\u0259)r",
"\u00e4\u207f-\u02c8per",
"\u02c8am-\u02ccpir"
],
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"examples":[
"a current of 15 amperes",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Adam Lashinsky, Fortune , 24 Apr. 2020",
"To get the atoms whipping around the inner chamber of the Russian-nesting-doll-like machine, a magnet will drive 15 million amperes of electricity through them. \u2014 Laura Mallonee, Wired , 21 Apr. 2020",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019",
"Each bolt contained about 10,000 amperes of current at its peak. \u2014 Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica , 20 July 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Andr\u00e9-Marie Amp\u00e8re":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-220825"
},
"amphibalus":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{},
"pronounciation":[
"am\u02c8fib\u0259l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Medieval Latin, from Late Latin amphibalus, amphibalum cloak, probably irregular from Greek amphiballein to put around, throw around":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1857, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-221553"
},
"amphivasal":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": having the xylem surrounding the phloem":[
"\u2014 used of certain concentric vascular bundles"
],
"\u2014 compare amphicribral":[
"\u2014 used of certain concentric vascular bundles"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6amf\u0259\u00a6-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"amphi- + vasal":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1893, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233221"
},
"amphibole":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": hornblende":[],
": any of a group of complex silicate minerals with like crystal structures that contain calcium, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, or iron ions or a combination of them":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8am(p)-f\u0259-\u02ccb\u014dl"
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sodium occurs in many other minerals as well, including amphibole , zeolite and cryolite. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 4 July 2021",
"Basaltic lava has a low silica content and is composed predominantly of plagioclase, amphibole , and pyroxene. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 18 May 2021",
"The vermiculite was also filled with Libby amphibole and tons of that asbestos were released every day from Grace\u2019s operation, coating the miners, the town and the forest. \u2014 NBC News , 23 Dec. 2020",
"For example, a class of minerals known as amphiboles change chemistry depending on the temperature and pressure during crystallization. \u2014 National Geographic , 17 July 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"borrowed from French, borrowed from Greek amph\u00edbolos \"put round, attached on both sides, doubtful, ambiguous,\" noun derivative from the base of amphib\u00e1llein \"to put round, put on (clothing), encompass, be doubtful or in dispute,\" from amphi- amphi- + b\u00e1llein \"to reach by throwing, strike, put, place\" \u2014 more at devil entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233919"
},
"ampelite":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a black earth rich in pyrites used by the ancients to kill insects on vines":[],
": carbonaceous schist : cannel coal":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8amp\u0259\u02ccl\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin ampelitis , from Greek, from ampelos vine":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001333"
},
"amplifying":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":{
": to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis":[],
": to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase":[],
": to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification":[],
": to expand one's remarks or ideas":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8am-pl\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[
"develop",
"dilate (on ",
"elaborate (on)",
"enlarge (on ",
"expand",
"flesh (out)"
],
"antonyms":[
"abbreviate",
"abridge",
"condense",
"shorten"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for amplify expand , amplify , swell , distend , inflate , dilate mean to increase in size or volume. expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts). a business that expands every year amplify implies the extension or enlargement of something inadequate. amplify the statement with details swell implies gradual expansion beyond a thing's original or normal limits. the bureaucracy swelled to unmanageable proportions distend implies outward extension caused by pressure from within. a distended abdomen inflate implies expanding by introduction of air or something insubstantial and suggests a vulnerability to sudden collapse. an inflated ego dilate applies especially to expansion of circumference. dilated pupils",
"examples":[
"amplify a weak radio signal",
"a receiver that amplified the television signal",
"using spices to amplify the flavors of the food",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Johnson was to call on other countries at a NATO summit in Madrid to ramp up defense spending and amplify the U.K.'s strong military presence in Estonia. \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 29 June 2022",
"Create and amplify programming specifically for them, train staff on how to work with kids specifically and share stories that show and celebrate those who are already making a difference to inspire more young people to follow suit. \u2014 Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Veronica Adams\u2019s is the kind of story antiabortion activists want to replicate \u2014 and amplify . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Ben Stiller has teamed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to meet and amplify support for those fleeing Ukraine amid the country\u2019s ongoing war prompted by Russia\u2019s invasion. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 June 2022",
"The extremely strong gravitational field of black holes warp the space around them, creating conditions that can deflect and amplify starlight that aligns behind them. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"Time's ticking\u2014head to Amazon to grab this speaker and amplify all your outdoor adventures for the summer. \u2014 Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health , 10 June 2022",
"Too often, newspapers were run by old, White dudes who didn\u2019t amplify any other voices. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"As an extension of the brand\u2019s recent revamp, the podcast is a platform for women to share their stories, advance important discussions and to amplify all women\u2019s voices. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 23 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English amplifien \"to enlarge, increase,\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French amplifier, borrowed from Latin amplific\u0101re \"to increase the size of, augment,\" from amplus \"more than adequate in size or extent, ample \" + -i- -i- + -fic\u0101re -fy":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
