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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Traditional fireworks, augmented by laser action, go off in spritzes on opposite sides of the park, but the bulk of the big bangs hit above the Helios.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Importantly, this is about augmenting, not replacing, clinicians.

— Jeff Beck, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of augment

Verb

The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
On average, Google says this new data should increase your backup size by 40 MB.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of increase

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China’s mastery of rocket reuse would significantly expand the country’s launch capacity, accelerating its ability to close the gap.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
If the industry can prove that agent payments are bounded by clear permissions, easy audit trails, reliable dispute resolution, and obvious liability frameworks, adoption could accelerate quickly.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of accelerate

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El Niño is expected to prolong an existing unrelated marine heat wave that would otherwise typically start fading between October and December, scientists say.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Make sure to deadhead spent blooms in order to prolong their flowering, and cut them back in late fall or early spring.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of prolong

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The group’s mission to reunite people with their treasures and, in some cases, to offer a semblance of closure was also multiplied beyond the Facebook effort.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
For a decision-maker watching agent pilots multiply across departments, this is where cost, access and audit either get governed or get out of hand.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of multiply

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These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Most of the sourdough breads on store shelves, however, include various other ingredients, most commonly yeast to speed up the rise and vinegar or lactic acid to boost sour flavor and also to stabilize the dough and lengthen its shelf life.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of lengthen

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The legs of these capri pants are so wide that you may be mistaken for wearing a skirt, while the timeless stripe pattern creates a flattering, elongating effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
The elevated pair has one leg-elongating detail that’s ultra-flattering.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of elongate

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