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our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players
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Recent Examples of augmenting
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Even though it has long been known that Russia engages in censorship of its citizens, recent experiments in Moscow are raising fears that the Russian government is augmenting its information blockade.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence, often seen as a centrifugal force, could become a centripetal one for Europe—augmenting not only productivity, but collective intelligence.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Even though it has long been known that Russia engages in censorship of its citizens, recent experiments in Moscow are raising fears that the Russian government is augmenting its information blockade.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence, often seen as a centrifugal force, could become a centripetal one for Europe—augmenting not only productivity, but collective intelligence.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Major insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk also have moved to cut the cost of insulin, with different combinations of cutting list prices, capping out-of-pocket costs and expanding affordability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The golden arches is expanding its McValue offerings with an under $3 menu and a $4 breakfast meal deal starting on April 21.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Similarly to fossil fuel supply disruptions of the past, the Iran conflict is already accelerating interest in renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy independence.—
Brian Lee,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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These dynamics are accelerating structural change across the sector.—
Assef Shaikh,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that the relocation will improve the Forest Service's mission of managing its forests, saving taxpayers' money and boosting employee recruitment.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Investors and CEOs fantasize about slashing costs and boosting margins; every CIO is pushed to come up with an AI plan, to keep up with competitors.—
Gary Marcus,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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