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 most common mommy makeover procedures—breast augmentation and lifts, tummy tucks, and lipo—are the four most popular plastic surgery procedures right now, according to recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
Whether or not South Korea can maintain this reversal and continue to grow its population will be valuable data for conservative governments around the world seeking to bolster their own domestic fertility rates and phase out immigration as a source of population augmentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
And this is probably the ultimate augmentation: Humans will create machines that augment human capabilities and augment our understanding of ourselves.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Not that Indy’s performance requires any real augmentation, as the title of Leonberg’s debut is underselling just how much of a good boy its star really is.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
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Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
Whether or not South Korea can maintain this reversal and continue to grow its population will be valuable data for conservative governments around the world seeking to bolster their own domestic fertility rates and phase out immigration as a source of population augmentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
And this is probably the ultimate augmentation: Humans will create machines that augment human capabilities and augment our understanding of ourselves.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Not that Indy’s performance requires any real augmentation, as the title of Leonberg’s debut is underselling just how much of a good boy its star really is.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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At the three-month mark, my skin visibly looked more glowy, likely thanks to the increase of collagen production.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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That's still an increase of $2 million over recent years.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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That’s where an editor—like any editor, in any writing situation—can help wedding speakers find their voice and where, needed, provide a boost of confidence.—
Jon Posen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Original price: $30 The Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner gives your locks a moisture boost.—
Nora Colomer
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2 May 2025
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President Trump later noted the stock market's gains but declined to echo Bessent's view that the current economic standoff with China couldn't continue as is.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Revenue was likely flat from a year ago at $21.35 billion, supported by gains in regulatory credits and growth in Tesla’s energy storage business.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the performers, the ceremony will honor Warren Zevon with the Musical Influence Award, and key behind-the-scenes figures like Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye with the Musical Excellence Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Career coaching now serves as a strategic investment in a student’s future, in addition to what is provided in university.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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