AERATING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

aerating

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present participle of aerate

as in augmenting

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The real value of AI lies in augmenting the capacity of intellectually curious people with specialized training, sound judgment, and genuine human empathy.

— Wayne Berson, Fortune, 30 June 2026
The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of augmenting

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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of increasing

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Attention, for Weil and for Murdoch, is a way of enlarging one’s desire for good.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
At least that seems to be the message from our winners this year in aviation, where the focus is just as much on technology gains and cabin refinement as on enlarging the airframe.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

Definition of enlarging

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After decades of resource extraction, global recycling efforts are finally accelerating.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
This vulnerability is accelerating a shift from traditional, reactive security models to continuous, adaptive systems that support broader national security objectives.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of accelerating

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Committed to amplifying both emerging and established voices, JuVee Productions aims to serve as a creative hub for the next generation of storytellers, fostering bold, dynamic narratives that reflect the full spectrum of humanity.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Credit goes to the bridge’s proponents for amplifying these problems and calling on the state to address them.

— Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Definition of amplifying

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The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying a food's glycemic index by the grams of carbohydrates in the serving size, and then dividing by 100.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
Market cap is the total dollar value of a company’s outstanding shares of stock and is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number of outstanding shares.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of multiplying

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The 585-acre neighborhood contains 5 million square feet of office space, including 250,000 square feet of medical offices where John Muir Health has been expanding.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of expanding

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These large-range movements keep your body moving through the stretch, shortening and lengthening your muscles.

— Hannah Harper, Health, 1 July 2026
This cropped wide-leg style is made from lightweight denim that feels especially suited for summer, with a leg-lengthening high waist and relaxed shape.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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