as in to augment
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Recent Examples of aerate
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.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
Their burrowing also aerates the soil, benefiting plant growth and creating shelters for other animals.
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—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Oct. 2024
Then it’s rinsed, milled, aerated, and finally passed through a machine that cuts the resulting masa dough into perfect tortillas and griddles them.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Cool-season grass that stay green need to have the soil aerated and mowed only when the blades reach a certain height.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
Their burrowing also aerates the soil, benefiting plant growth and creating shelters for other animals.
5.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Oct. 2024
Then it’s rinsed, milled, aerated, and finally passed through a machine that cuts the resulting masa dough into perfect tortillas and griddles them.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Cool-season grass that stay green need to have the soil aerated and mowed only when the blades reach a certain height.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerate
Verb
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Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.—
Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the filing threshold was increased to $11,580,000 in 2020, and $11,700,000 in 2021 and is adjusted for inflation thereafter through 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In real estate and entrepreneurship, leveraging loans or investor capital can amplify returns.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Another update account, the Styles-specific Harry Crave, has been amplifying the yearning for his return for months.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The leader's office added that an unconditional ceasefire means that no conditions are attached, and any attempt to impose conditions indicates an intention to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Their major failures included prolonging the Vietnam War and coddling bloodthirsty Latin American dictators.—
Frank McNeil,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The cultural relevance of games means that these opportunities are multiplying.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Still, this very much appears to be a connected group with staying power, in a place where any sense of momentum can suddenly multiply.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Improves Flexibility and Balance Traditional stretches typically involve moving or holding certain body parts in place to lengthen muscle fibers, which is a way to warm up the body.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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Brown mascara is gaining traction for its ability to awaken the eyes and lengthen lashes subtly, without the harshness of a traditional black.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Your chest should be out—not in slouched form—and your neck should be elongated and open, with palms open and visible.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The high waist elongates the body, while the A-line shape flatters from every angle.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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“Aerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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