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
Some critics fretted that this fairly radical augmentation of the original classic would offend viewers.
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Holly Willis, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Two surgical operations, costing a total of $400,000, were performed in accordance with the past directive following lengthy legal battles over in-prison access to breast implants, facial feminization surgery, and genital augmentation.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
This story was updated to include additional information on Pro Quick Draw processes and other augmentations for coaching workflows.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Last year, prison employees worked more than 700,000 augmentation hours, the most in any single year for at least a decade, according to the Congressional Research Service report.
—Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for augmentation
Holly Willis, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Two surgical operations, costing a total of $400,000, were performed in accordance with the past directive following lengthy legal battles over in-prison access to breast implants, facial feminization surgery, and genital augmentation.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
This story was updated to include additional information on Pro Quick Draw processes and other augmentations for coaching workflows.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Last year, prison employees worked more than 700,000 augmentation hours, the most in any single year for at least a decade, according to the Congressional Research Service report.
—Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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With their visit comes a boost to other parts of the city.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In a client note, Fishman said the introduction of an ad tier in 2022 has provided a boost to the company by increasing its options.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dark green in particular, such as bottle green, gains depth when combined with a shade like petrol or teal.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, peeling back the curtain, that support drops substantially when looking solely at younger Republicans and conservative-leaning independents — two groups that Trump made gains with in 2024.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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