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aerating

verb

present participle of aerate
as in augmenting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerating
  1. augmenting
  2. increasing
  3. enlarging
  4. accelerating
  5. amplifying
  6. multiplying
  7. expanding
  8. lengthening
Verb
  • Bathed in the shifting light from the screen, the orchestra’s movements and playing functioned like a second drama unfolding onstage, augmenting and mirroring the original film.
    — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of augmenting
Verb
  • This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Kim has boosted his military and diplomatic credentials in recent years by enlarging his nuclear arsenal and aligning with Russia over its war against Ukraine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The maggots can cause painful, rapidly enlarging deep wounds, which can destroy muscle, cartilage, and bone—even the skull—if not caught quickly.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlarging
Verb
  • Alibaba is accelerating investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, chips and models as the Chinese technology giant seeks to expand its cloud and AI businesses amid intensifying global competition.
    — Jenny Lee,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • And on Wednesday, the Fed wielded it for the first time this year, raising rates by a quarter percentage point in a bid to slow down accelerating inflation.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • Researchers at a lab at the University of Illinois Chicago have been testing the water for the event for safety, including filtering concentrated bacteria, isolating the DNA, then amplifying it to measure how much is in the water.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The campaign’s release will pave the way for a series of cultural activations to be staged globally starting this month and aimed at amplifying the message and promoting the new image of the brand.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of amplifying
Verb
  • Of course, a yeast that can survive on Mars is … well, a yeast that can survive on Mars, which could actually risk contaminating the planet with hardy and fast-multiplying Earth microbes.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • However, while French productions are internationally recognized, export barriers are multiplying, according to the report, including a global shift towards local preference.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of multiplying
Verb
  • The practice is about expanding your field of vision before narrowing it.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But scientists can now tune proteins with surgical accuracy by expanding that toolkit with custom, synthetic building blocks.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • So Chimedza chose not to move forward with lengthening his limbs, though confidence in that choice did not arrive immediately.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthening
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“Aerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerating. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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