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
Nose jobs, breast augmentations, liposuction—plenty of plastic surgery procedures exist purely to enhance the human form.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
The use of biotechnology for conservation, whether for de-extinction or genetic augmentation of existing species, promises solutions to otherwise intractable problems.
—Alex Erwin, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
His practice performs procedures including breast augmentations, tummy tucks and different types of facelifts.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 June 2025
Half under the muscle According to Dr. Berlet, Jenner most likely used a standard breast augmentation technique called a dual-plane placement.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 June 2025
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
The use of biotechnology for conservation, whether for de-extinction or genetic augmentation of existing species, promises solutions to otherwise intractable problems.
—Alex Erwin, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
His practice performs procedures including breast augmentations, tummy tucks and different types of facelifts.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 June 2025
Half under the muscle According to Dr. Berlet, Jenner most likely used a standard breast augmentation technique called a dual-plane placement.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The new pictures represent a significant increase in detail that is primarily owed to Biomass’s main instrument: the P-band synthetic aperture radar.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Even small habits, such as drinking green tea every morning or incorporating spicy foods into your meals, may offer a slight boost.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Auckland City earned $3.58m USD for their participation in the tournament, in addition to a $1m bonus from FIFA for the draw against Boca.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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In addition to Akbar Sheikh, other interviewees include internet business entrepreneurs such as Tai Lopez, Russell Brunson, Mike Winnet, Dan Henry, as well as motivational online life-style and mental health experts such as Gretchen Rubin, Lauren Tickner, Alex Partridge and Robert Waldinger.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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