AERATE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

aerate

verb

Definition of aerate

as in to augment

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Recent Examples of aerate Their colonies help aerate the soil and improve water filtration and the ants themselves serve as food for other species. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026 This helps to aerate the soil, improving its structure and aiding in healthy plant growth. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026 The drops and samples aerate into the atmosphere instead of obscuring it. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Apr. 2026 Perlite helps aerate the soil and improve drainage, so your herb garden stays healthy. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerate

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The two panels will be installed on Orion's exterior, and will augment the spacecraft's existing communications systems.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of augment

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Enrollment in private schools in Miami-Dade County — religious and non-religious — has increased from about 70,000 to 92,000 the past two decades, according to reporting by the Miami Herald.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Demolishing folding tables has become so popular — and worrisome — at Bills games that retail prices of tables in Western New York have been known to increase during football season.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of increase

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Population growth in and around the city accelerated in the 2010s and surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— William Cogswell, Time, 24 July 2026
The partners are exploring how Video-Action Models can reduce engineering effort, accelerate robot deployment, and expand automation across manufacturing and logistics operations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of accelerate

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While Taco Bell or other restaurant chains may take a temporary sales hit as headlines about the outbreak swirl, particularly in the states most affected by it, analysts said any dips in revenue or stock prices likely will not be prolonged.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
During the Iran-Iraq War of 1980–88, which Khomeini prolonged for several years after repelling the Iraqi invasion, a disproportionate burden fell on Iranians in the southwestern and western provinces.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of prolong

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There were live performances of three national anthems, rather than the instrumental versions that amplify the voices and emotions of fans and players.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Harper’s odds to hit a home run tonight are amplified by his home ballpark’s park factors, too.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of amplify

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And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Meanwhile, the goals of the war have frayed and multiplied, with the United States now putting out fires of its own making.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of multiply

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The quintessential everyday bottoms have a leg-elongating bootcut silhouette and midrise waistband that’s seriously flattering.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Most ladybug larvae have elongated bodies, often orange and black, adorned with spikes like tiny alligators.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

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