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
The biggest augmentation request was for $8.1 million to fund IT upgrades and personnel, subject to sufficient revenue from the Electronic and Enhanced Access fund.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 19 June 2025
Gabriela was a strong candidate for chin and jaw augmentations to correct a substantially recessive profile.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Rather than concentrating solely on consumer-facing applications, investors appear to be supporting platforms that unlock functionality across sectors, whether through automation, augmentation or decision support.
—Arthur Mouratov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The next day, Kris Jenner revealed that the same doctor who did her facelift 14 years ago also performed the Life of Kylie alum's breast augmentation.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 19 June 2025
Gabriela was a strong candidate for chin and jaw augmentations to correct a substantially recessive profile.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Rather than concentrating solely on consumer-facing applications, investors appear to be supporting platforms that unlock functionality across sectors, whether through automation, augmentation or decision support.
—Arthur Mouratov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The next day, Kris Jenner revealed that the same doctor who did her facelift 14 years ago also performed the Life of Kylie alum's breast augmentation.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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In Porter County, 1,420 students used vouchers, a 302-student increase from the previous year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Others, like using disposable under-eye hydration patches, give me a mental boost but don't really help me physically.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The beverage program will offer an extensive selection of Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian Barolo vintages in addition to an exciting cocktail menu.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In addition, Hynes is due to perform as part of Pitchfork Music Festival Paris on Monday, November 3.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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