augmented

Definition of augmentednext
past tense of augment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of augmented Meanwhile, Ukraine has already augmented its air defenses around Odesa and other ports, with videos showing aircraft, including an F-16 and a Yak-52, shooting down Geran-4s. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026 The better question is whether a decision should be automated, augmented or left to human judgment. Pooya Tabesh, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 As of mid-2026, Moscow has completed production of advanced Su-35 fighter jets and helicopters for Tehran, augmented by deliveries of Yak-130 combat trainers, Mi-28 attack helicopters, and hundreds of long-range air-to-air and anti-radar missiles. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 30 July 2026 The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Quicksand’s trademark edge and groove are augmented by a sonic expansion that is well worth falling into. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 Traditional fireworks, augmented by laser action, go off in spritzes on opposite sides of the park, but the bulk of the big bangs hit above the Helios. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 About 100 shots in the film were augmented with AI, Erwin said, using a combination of platforms that aggregate AI tools such as Luma, Amazon’s Project Nara and Magnific. Corbin Bolies, Variety, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmented
Verb
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There were reports that Seagate expanded their head production facilities by 3X in Minneapolis in June, 2026.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The conflict in the Middle East has expanded over recent days, with tensions between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia ramping up.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Anmuth highlighted that the company’s forex-neutral top-line growth accelerated to 20% in Q2 2026, the fastest in 20 quarters.
    , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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