AERATING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

aerating

verb

present participle of aerate

as in augmenting

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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

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Widening gap The gap between hyperscaler CDS and bank CDS has widened to around 60 basis points from roughly 0 since October of 2025, implying that hyperscaler credit risk is increasing on its own terms, Slok's research shows.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Economic growth has also been on solid footing, though an increasing share of it has been driven by red-hot spending on AI — some of which is now being propelled by credit.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

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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

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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
The future isn’t about replacing human judgment but amplifying it with explainable, verifiable intelligence worthy of trust.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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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

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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

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