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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
Verb
  • This lowers the cost of the trade and increases the position's theoretical probability of profit to ~56%.
    — Julia Spina, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That means people who get vaccinated in September or October should generally have protection in place as flu activity increases later in the fall and winter.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • That's changed as the company accelerates development of its Vectis CCA by adding four more prototypes to the fleet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Store sourdough in a cool, dry place (60–70°F) and avoid refrigeration, which accelerates staling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • For other digital-asset businesses, however, the failure prolongs uncertainty.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Some activists say that local officials have applied that philosophy to both drugs and pets in a way that prolongs suffering for humans and animals.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of prolongs
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  • Instead, Alex’s age amplifies everything around her, ratcheting up the cringiness, sweetness, and desperation.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From there, the sound of the zipper sets the rhythm in motion, with the singer breaking into movement and choreography as the energy of the spot amplifies.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of amplifies
Verb
  • The Debrecen plant adds another major manufacturing location as CATL expands its production footprint closer to European vehicle manufacturers.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Whether Wild’s Target shelf presence expands beyond its initial nationwide rollout into additional SKUs or premium placement.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 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
  • But lady-like neutrals offer understated elegance that elongates the fingers and instantly softens the look of the hands.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Entirely handcrafted in Italy, it’s built with 100 percent black patent leather, with the deep shine that elongates the leg.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of elongates
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“Aerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerates. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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