as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players
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Recent Examples of augmented
These mines are augmented by Ukrainian drones concealed along the edges of these roads, waiting for Russian resupply vehicles.
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
No doubt using a light touch so as to avoid excessive product buildup, Anderson augmented her prep with the Multi Moisture Cream.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The team’s latest run of continuity dates to the first-round selections of Adebayo in 2017 and Herro in 2019, augmented along the way with the likes of Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Terry Rozier, Andrew Wiggins and this past offseason Powell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Powell levels could be augmented by Upper Basin contributions to protect infrastructure.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
No doubt using a light touch so as to avoid excessive product buildup, Anderson augmented her prep with the Multi Moisture Cream.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The team’s latest run of continuity dates to the first-round selections of Adebayo in 2017 and Herro in 2019, augmented along the way with the likes of Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Terry Rozier, Andrew Wiggins and this past offseason Powell.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Powell levels could be augmented by Upper Basin contributions to protect infrastructure.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmented
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Global capability centers and captives, particularly in India and other low-cost locations, have expanded rapidly.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The result isn’t replaced judgment, but accelerated insight.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brussels has accelerated its outreach to markets around the world.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Golden Globes winners have boosted front-running contenders in an awards season already filled with Hollywood excellence.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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But this is a Martha Stewart production boosted by the expert medical insight of a top dermatologist.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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