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
Technically still human, though his augmentations and long life give him this bitter detachment from others.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
SaaS giants must avoid these pitfalls by channeling resources into green-light augmentation to ensure adoption and trust.
—Wayne Liu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Even so, removals still represent a small share of total cosmetic surgeries — around 2% worldwide—compared with 9.5% for augmentations according to the ISAPS survey.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Earlier that week, a TikTok user, Rachel Leary, sent a public plea asking Kylie Jenner to detail the measurements of her breast augmentation.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
SaaS giants must avoid these pitfalls by channeling resources into green-light augmentation to ensure adoption and trust.
—Wayne Liu, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Even so, removals still represent a small share of total cosmetic surgeries — around 2% worldwide—compared with 9.5% for augmentations according to the ISAPS survey.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Earlier that week, a TikTok user, Rachel Leary, sent a public plea asking Kylie Jenner to detail the measurements of her breast augmentation.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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Based on his wealth-to-spending math, Yaros estimated that stock market gains in the last 12 months from the tech sector alone will boost annual consumption by nearly $250 billion, which would account for more than 20% of the cumulative spending increase.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Electronics would have seen the biggest increase, with shoppers spending an extra $186 while clothing or accessories would have cost $82 more.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For customers upgrading from DSL or cable, Brightspeed Fiber offers a major boost in reliability and upload speeds without the complexity of traditional service agreements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company said all regions and channels delivered double-digit gains.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Needing a first down to seal the game, McCarthy found Jalen Nailor for a 16-yard gain to convert on a high-pressure third down that allowed the Vikings to take a knee and run out the rest of the clock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dan Angel and Bradley Gardner executive produce, with both Duhame and Kelly executive producing in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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