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
For residents like Filmore Brown and other New Yorkers, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, together with other municipal leaders, is vigorously advocating for reforms to the lien sale process and the augmentation of resources allocated to homeowners facing the risk of foreclosure.
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Ronny Maye, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Though the topline savings will come from payroll reductions, Morgan Stanley stressed the distinction between full automation and task-level augmentation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Like cosmetic procedures such as facelifts or breast augmentation, the surgery is not covered by insurance and can be costly — about $100,000, or as much as $200,000 for the upper and lower leg bones.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
For a team that has finished last in the league in goals of every kind across the third-longest playoff drought in the NHL, that’s likely not enough of an augmentation to move the needle without some larger-than-foreseeable steps forward from the Ducks’ talented but inconsistent young core.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
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Ronny Maye, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Though the topline savings will come from payroll reductions, Morgan Stanley stressed the distinction between full automation and task-level augmentation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Like cosmetic procedures such as facelifts or breast augmentation, the surgery is not covered by insurance and can be costly — about $100,000, or as much as $200,000 for the upper and lower leg bones.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
For a team that has finished last in the league in goals of every kind across the third-longest playoff drought in the NHL, that’s likely not enough of an augmentation to move the needle without some larger-than-foreseeable steps forward from the Ducks’ talented but inconsistent young core.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cowboys-Eagles Touchdown Scorer 50% Profit Boost Token One of the best offers available within the DraftKings Sportsbook app is the 50% profit boost token that can be used for any touchdown scorer bet before the opening kickoff of Cowboys-Eagles tomorrow night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth’s reputation as a place to plant roots just got a boost.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Voters instead delivered gains to both far-right and far-left parties.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to dazzling sunflowers, the preserve is known for its wildflowers like prairie violets and pasqueflowers, and sunflowers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the tag team match and mixed tag match, Brock Lesnar and John Cena will battle one-on-one.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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