aerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of aerate
as in augments

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  1. augments
  2. increases
  3. accelerates
  4. prolongs
  5. amplifies
  6. expands
  7. enlarges
  8. elongates
Verb
  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the process of a centaur, who gets to choose and direct the technology that augments his work.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments
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  • Banks are happy to oblige, issuing loans and credit with high interest rates to low-income individuals with questionable credit ratings, which increases the likelihood of loan defaults and bankruptcies.
    — Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Goldman said that its best-case scenario places Brent in the $60-per-barrel range in 2027, but only if oil production in the Persian Gulf increases by 1 million barrels a day above its pre-war levels.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Mountain peaks and slopes could see gusts reaching hurricane force, as the islands’ terrain accelerates the winds.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Her new employer is preparing to spend billions building computing capacity as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • Harvesting jalapeños regularly makes your plants more productive and prolongs the growing season.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Whey proteins from Greek yogurt digest relatively quickly, while casein in cottage cheese forms a gastric gel that slows digestion and prolongs nutrient absorption.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026
Definition of prolongs
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  • But Dead Zone backs still didn’t hit elite scoring seasons at a substantially better rate than late-round RBs, despite the inherent advantages of having stronger early-season roles, and that only amplifies the ceiling point.
    — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Technology amplifies whatever system exists, good or bad, so process improvement must come first.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of amplifies
Verb
  • Its value becomes visible when delivery accelerates and engineering capacity expands without weakening architecture, quality standards or ownership.
    — Boris Kontsevoi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • All of those companies have been massive winners for investors this year, with HPE and AMD more than doubling in value and Intel almost tripling, as the artificial infrastructure buildout expands to companies beyond Nvidia.
    — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • To create space for so much additional DNA, the nucleus enlarges.
    — Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Gravitational lensing occurs when a large galaxy in the foreground of an observation enlarges a distant galaxy behind it, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Definition of enlarges
Verb
  • The drop-waist elongates the torso to create the illusion of height, all while concealing pesky lines due to the breathable pleats.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The two-inch platform adds just enough height without feeling unstable and subtly elongates my legs, while still being easy to walk in.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of elongates
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