as in increase
something added (as by growth)
augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees
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Recent Examples of augmentation
Lithium‑ion excels at fast response for a few hours, but balance‑of‑system and augmentation costs mount as projects stretch toward all‑day duty.
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
With the recent streak of celebrity confessions about going under the knife — from Kris Jenner breaking her silence on her viral facelift to her daughter Kylie Jenner then detailing her recent breast augmentation — the conversation around cosmetic enhancements has only gotten buzzier.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Rememore’s Key Services Plastic Surgery Rememore offers a range of cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover and breast augmentation surgery, performed by experienced surgeons in accredited hospital environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Perhaps more surprising was Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who this year went public about her breast augmentation, lower blepharoplasty and earlobe reconstruction.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
With the recent streak of celebrity confessions about going under the knife — from Kris Jenner breaking her silence on her viral facelift to her daughter Kylie Jenner then detailing her recent breast augmentation — the conversation around cosmetic enhancements has only gotten buzzier.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Rememore’s Key Services Plastic Surgery Rememore offers a range of cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover and breast augmentation surgery, performed by experienced surgeons in accredited hospital environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Perhaps more surprising was Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who this year went public about her breast augmentation, lower blepharoplasty and earlobe reconstruction.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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The focus areas expected to power these margin increases for FedEx include its high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Universities across the state will also get a sizable boost from the funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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But now researchers say a quick nap might offer that same kind of brain boost.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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These performance gains have immediate implications for safety during human–robot interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jason Wilbanks was charged with computer tampering, evidence tampering, using his office for personal gain, and soliciting to commit a drug crime.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the Sierra population, there are about 20 Sierra Nevada red foxes living in the Cascade mountain range of Northern California.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to academic affairs, the provost oversees seven other offices focused on faculty, graduate studies and enrollment.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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