as in increases
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 augmentations
Technically still human, though his augmentations and long life give him this bitter detachment from others.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The two women, who opened the Clinic in New York City at the end of 2024, are offering nonsurgical breast augmentations and are already booked out for weeks, thanks to all of their happy customers spreading the word.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The war in Ukraine has proven these difficulties, requiring the augmentations of traditional radar with other sensors and new technologies.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
With the latest silicone-gel implants used in the majority of American breast augmentations, the risk of capsular contracture is between about 12 and 19 percent at 10 years.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Watts uses their augmentations to explore the nature of consciousness and human relationships.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The two women, who opened the Clinic in New York City at the end of 2024, are offering nonsurgical breast augmentations and are already booked out for weeks, thanks to all of their happy customers spreading the word.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The war in Ukraine has proven these difficulties, requiring the augmentations of traditional radar with other sensors and new technologies.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
With the latest silicone-gel implants used in the majority of American breast augmentations, the risk of capsular contracture is between about 12 and 19 percent at 10 years.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Watts uses their augmentations to explore the nature of consciousness and human relationships.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentations
Noun
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Namely, that home prices have gone up so much since the pandemic, without corresponding wage increases.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to budget increases from the city government, Wright hired two employees who make house calls to encourage owners to get their animals fixed and mend fences so that dogs known to wander can’t get loose.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is the fourth year of the event, and the additions of Steen, Jackman and Arbour will bring the number of players in the Hall of Fame to 20.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aydemir said these additions align with both muted minimalism and expressive, earthy aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fans boast seasonal rewatches of the comfort show, leading to significant boosts in viewership every fall.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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From there, use these profit boosts to double your winnings on $25 wagers.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spot silver surpassed the $50 mark for the first time last week before paring gains.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Augmentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentations. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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