as in increase
something added (as by growth)
augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees
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Recent Examples of augmentation
Rumors about Biles’ plastic surgery come on the heels of Kylie Jenner revealing the exact cocktail for her own breast augmentation.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
The complaint says a 41-year-old woman went to Professional Plastic Surgery on Mar. 18, 2022 for a gluteal fat grafting, the medical term for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL); breast augmentation; and liposuction of her back, sides and abdomen.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
In skilled trades specifically, AI functions as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement technology.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Dancing with the Stars alum, 31, appeared on an episode of The Squeeze podcast and was asked about her recent breast augmentation surgery in January.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025
The complaint says a 41-year-old woman went to Professional Plastic Surgery on Mar. 18, 2022 for a gluteal fat grafting, the medical term for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL); breast augmentation; and liposuction of her back, sides and abdomen.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
In skilled trades specifically, AI functions as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement technology.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Dancing with the Stars alum, 31, appeared on an episode of The Squeeze podcast and was asked about her recent breast augmentation surgery in January.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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Revenues in Asia grew 21 percent to $474 million, a 19 percent increase in constant currencies, with an 18 percent comp sales rise.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Overall, the tournament’s prize purse will top $90 million – the largest in tennis history and a 20% increase on last year, which stood at $75 million.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Their combined net worth rocketed 74% to $1.6 billion as shares of Converge got a massive boost, partly from the government’s efforts to increase internet access across the archipelago.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Domestic Parks & Experiences revenue jumped 10% to $6.4 billion and operating income grew 22% to $1.7 billion with higher spending and more hotel stays at the parks and resorts and, to a lesser extent, a boost from Disney Cruise Line from the launch of the Disney Treasure in the March quarter.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Welcome To The Future, Today Ultimately, robots have the potential to ease the transition from aging infrastructure to more future-ready operations, offering meaningful gains in productivity along the way.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, Trump won Dearborn Heights, which is not majority Muslim, and made significant gains in Hamtramck, which does have a Muslim-majority population.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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In addition to sketch comedy, the company is responsible for numerous podcasts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition to its standard weekend brunch, Buckatabon will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday to Friday while Hollander is closed.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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