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
This distinction — augmentation rather than replacement — may explain Phia’s traction.
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Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Shifting from augmentation to automation can be a precarious move, especially when the entities involved will be given full rein to perform crucial actions—from fulfilling a simple financial transaction to coordinating complex supply chains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Kylie Jenner, for one, detailed (down to the implant size) her own breast augmentation in a TikTok comment.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
However, Gould points out traditional high-end augmentations in Beverly Hills can reach as high as $12,000 and $15,000 dollars.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Shifting from augmentation to automation can be a precarious move, especially when the entities involved will be given full rein to perform crucial actions—from fulfilling a simple financial transaction to coordinating complex supply chains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Kylie Jenner, for one, detailed (down to the implant size) her own breast augmentation in a TikTok comment.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
However, Gould points out traditional high-end augmentations in Beverly Hills can reach as high as $12,000 and $15,000 dollars.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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This represents a sixfold increase when compared with the last 16 months of the Biden administration, according to the analysis.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But there are ways to push that increase higher if needed.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lincoln also got a huge boost from the return of all-state guard Jada Patterson, who tore her ACL in the summer but was able to play in the playoffs.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lots of layers don’t automatically give limp hair an instant boost.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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In fact, JPMorgan has already deployed a large language model used by 150,000 employees weekly, and CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged that productivity gains from AI could mean the bank will employ fewer people in the coming years.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Consuming too much protein can lead to digestive issues, weight gain, and displacing other important nutrients like fiber.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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