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
Google’s approach was refreshingly old-school, reminding us all that AI in its current state is a beneficial augmentation and not a massive infrastructure revolution for most of the companies that will deploy it anytime soon.
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Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
This differs from traditional butt augmentation, which involves silicone implants placed directly into the buttocks.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Lindsay Arnold shared before-and-after pictures from her breast augmentation surgery, joking that the difference was in her hairstyle — not her breast size.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The initiative invites women who have experienced breast reconstruction and or augmentation to share their journey in a new campaign for Natrelle as part of the For Every Body platform, which debuted in 2023.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
This differs from traditional butt augmentation, which involves silicone implants placed directly into the buttocks.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Lindsay Arnold shared before-and-after pictures from her breast augmentation surgery, joking that the difference was in her hairstyle — not her breast size.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The initiative invites women who have experienced breast reconstruction and or augmentation to share their journey in a new campaign for Natrelle as part of the For Every Body platform, which debuted in 2023.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the European Union considers rolling back recent gains made by climate activists.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lulu’s Keep Things Classy Floral Button-Up Shirt In addition to Miller, Kelly Clarkson is another famous face who has reached for a blouse lately.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to lots of water, professional voice actors will also deploy various tongue twisters, vocal scales, and other exercises to wake up the vocal muscles and brain.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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