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
At the same time, human augmentation advances: real-time translation earbuds, cognition-enhancing wearables, and brain-computer interfaces make hybrid intelligence possible.
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Since getting the initial implants, Eggert has had several breast augmentation surgeries.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
This annual ranking highlights the nation's leading plastic surgeons across five major procedure categories: breast augmentation, facelift, liposuction, rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Significant augmentation of air and ground resources are enroute.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Since getting the initial implants, Eggert has had several breast augmentation surgeries.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
This annual ranking highlights the nation's leading plastic surgeons across five major procedure categories: breast augmentation, facelift, liposuction, rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Significant augmentation of air and ground resources are enroute.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The device will reveal information about the engine and control settings, in addition to cockpit conversations, Paul Fromme, a mechanical engineer with the U.K.-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers said in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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