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
The most common organizational response is redesigning work processes and job roles (60% of respondents), followed by combining automation with human augmentation (47%).
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
In the years since Enhanced announced its existence, humanity has entered a new era of body modification and augmentation.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
My automatic reaction to replacement of humans by AI — rather than augmentation, such as providing clinical support or functioning as an ambient scribe — has been no, not for me.
—Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026
The phones use maps, augmentation and artificial intelligence to help soldiers plan missions, navigate and respond to real-time battlefield threats.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
In the years since Enhanced announced its existence, humanity has entered a new era of body modification and augmentation.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
My automatic reaction to replacement of humans by AI — rather than augmentation, such as providing clinical support or functioning as an ambient scribe — has been no, not for me.
—Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026
The phones use maps, augmentation and artificial intelligence to help soldiers plan missions, navigate and respond to real-time battlefield threats.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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