aerating

verb

present participle of aerate
as in augmenting

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  1. augmenting
  2. increasing
  3. enlarging
  4. accelerating
  5. amplifying
  6. multiplying
  7. expanding
  8. lengthening
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  • Then there's the long-standing fascination with augmenting human capabilities with electronics.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After principal photography wrapped, many months would be spent in post-production augmenting the voices to create the right tone and weave them into the overall soundscape.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of augmenting
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  • Future development will focus on improving their autonomy, increasing operating speeds, and enabling them to work alongside humans with less supervision.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Other warning signs include open or enlarging wounds and infestations around an animal's nose, mouth, ears, eyes or genital areas.
    — Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of enlarging
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  • The company also credited Gemini 4 Argon with accelerating the development of its new robotics model.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In June, Delta Air Lines pilots aborted their approach for landing at Boston Logan International Airport as an American Airlines flight was accelerating for takeoff on an intersecting runway.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • In addition to presenting works by company artists-in-residence, father and son Yanis and Yanis Eric Pikieris, Dimensions has brought in dance makers from across the United States, amplifying their reach and our perspective.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The Rosses eventually undertook a major redesign in 2002, with a goal of amplifying the scale for their family, which included twins just under 2 years old, without diluting the home’s authentic soul.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of amplifying
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  • France's main unions warned that the country is on the brink of recession and that layoff plans are multiplying.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Unions aim to send a warning France’s main unions warned that the country is on the brink of recession and that layoff plans are multiplying.
    — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of multiplying
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  • Those options reportedly include tighter economic sanctions and expanding restrictions on Iranian trade.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • At a hearing last week, as Assembly committee discussed measures including eliminating the $750 million cap, allowing above-the-line expenses, expanding eligibility, and extending the sunset date.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • Just minutes into public testimony, the livestream crashed, lengthening the meeting by about an hour until it was restored.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • So far, fall 2026 has been filled with sleek, low-profile loafers, leg-lengthening boots, and fresh takes on classic ballet flats, to name a few.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of lengthening
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