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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It is not yet known whether the Mets will augment their front office.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Will the tool augment and strengthen you as a teacher, useful as a tool for your work?

— Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of augment

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Broadcom sits roughly 50% below its average Wall Street price target while the AI infrastructure build-out continues to accelerate.

— Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
The trend of declining foreign enrollment could accelerate after recent changes to decades-old policies limiting the ability of visa holders to change majors, switch schools and remain in the US after graduation.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerate

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Colleges received federal money, as did many other industries during the pandemic, that only prolonged the end.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Deadheading coneflowers isn’t necessary, but some gardeners like to do it in August to help prolong blooming and prevent the plant from going to seed, Krueger says.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of prolong

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Culturelle probiotics usually contain around five to 10 billion colony-forming units, meaning there are a significant number of cells that can multiply to form a colony.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
To calculate it using pounds and inches, divide your weight by your height in inches, then divide that number by your height in inches again, then multiply the result by 703.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

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The sideways lean becomes a forward one, the gap between his legs increases, and his feet begin landing beneath or slightly behind his centre of mass as his stride lengthens.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Go with a pair of sleek almond-toe pumps to visually lengthen the legs and instantly elevate a look.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

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