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
Per the press materials, no CG augmentation was used, instead, all the close-ups of the baby Ochi were done by multiple performers manipulating the physical puppet on set.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The ongoing reliance on augmentation — where non-correctional staff are reassigned to security roles—and double shifts for correctional officers have further exacerbated morale issues.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The 31-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum shared a series of social media posts to document her breast augmentation surgery on Jan. 14.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The ongoing reliance on augmentation — where non-correctional staff are reassigned to security roles—and double shifts for correctional officers have further exacerbated morale issues.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The 31-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum shared a series of social media posts to document her breast augmentation surgery on Jan. 14.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The average price per ticket is now $280, which is a 4% increase from the same time last year, according to Hopper.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shifting Consumer Behavior Means Tech Is Essential In addition to wanting the flexibility to shop from anywhere, consumers also demand both quick fulfillment and unique shopping experiences.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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