as in to augment
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Recent Examples of aerate
The crustaceans break down debris and help aerate soils.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Hot compost piles usually need to be turned or aerated every 3 to 4 days, or when the internal temperature of the compost drops below 104°F.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, the lawn will give signals that aerating is needed.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
There are a couple reasons to do this; one is to separate out the sediment from the bottom of the bottle, the other is to aerate wine.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Hot compost piles usually need to be turned or aerated every 3 to 4 days, or when the internal temperature of the compost drops below 104°F.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, the lawn will give signals that aerating is needed.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
There are a couple reasons to do this; one is to separate out the sediment from the bottom of the bottle, the other is to aerate wine.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerate
Verb
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Sperling initially designs his work in black and white, later adding color to augment his vision.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That motor augments the rider's pedaling power up to a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph), automatically triggered by a torque sensor on the bike's crankset.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23 Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Comment with strategy and purpose The next secret to accelerated growth lives in your LinkedIn commenting strategy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Furthermore, when employees contact procurement outside of systems, the strain on spend management is amplified by the manual approach, which often requires back-and-forth communication to clarify the need and status.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Technology should amplify the best of technology and the best of humanity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the report noted that the lack of federal reforms, such as delays in rescheduling cannabis and changes to banking policies, has prolonged uncertainty.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions against Russia, saying Moscow’s aim is to prolong the war by rejecting ceasefire proposals.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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In Madden's cooking club, for example, students practice math by adding, subtracting and multiplying for recipes.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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But in Season 3 (which was primarily based on the fourth book of Jordan’s series, The Shadow Rising), the threats against the Light multiplied.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
23 May 2025
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Their work emphasizes that with lengthening lifespans, Americans will face multiple career transitions and need continual skill renewal.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Listen to this article CARLSBAD — Dianna Lee settled over a 4-foot put on the 18th green in the lengthening shadows Wednesday evening at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s North Course.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The Knicks were able to stave off elimination and elongate the series.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Finding ways to elongate telomeres, then, could theoretically slow the aging process.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
29 May 2025
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“Aerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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