aerates

Definition of aeratesnext
present tense third-person singular of aerate
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Verb
  • 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, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • According to this law, heat always flows from a hotter to a cooler object, which in turn increases that cooler object’s entropy.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This external stripping accelerates the heating and expansion of the dwarf galaxy, nudging it toward that dynamical attractor even faster.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • That is changing as Japan accelerates a buildup of its military and defense industry to play more offensive roles in the face of threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That kind of reset can add weeks or more to the hiring timeline, which not just prolongs the process but also increases the risk of losing good candidates to other opportunities.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Each increase in weight amplifies these demands, ensuring the robot operates beyond routine conditions while maintaining consistency without wobbling or resets.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The pair have invented a Bioluminator that detects and amplifies bioluminescence — the biochemical emission of light by living organisms.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The deal also expands surveillance capabilities through drones, helicopters and electronic monitoring to better prevent crossing attempts.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
  • These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dementia shrinks the brain and enlarges the space in the middle cavity as the disease kills off neurons.
    Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Leisure enlarges your perspective and renews your faith.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The subtle flare balances proportions, elongates legs, and according to shoppers, does very good things for the backside.
    Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Aerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerates. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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