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
Guards who monitor comings and goings at the high school were augmented by local sheriff’s deputies.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Nielsen’s report captures an analysis of its national TV panel data, augmented by streaming platform ratings, from September 29 to December 28 of last year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Reeves said the masking appeared to start when other federal forces were augmented into ICE and needed to maintain anonymity for potential undercover operations in their day-to-day job.
—Tolu Talabi, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2026
The health department compiles the annual report from records provided by the Los Angeles County medical examiner augmented by state death certificates.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Nielsen’s report captures an analysis of its national TV panel data, augmented by streaming platform ratings, from September 29 to December 28 of last year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Reeves said the masking appeared to start when other federal forces were augmented into ICE and needed to maintain anonymity for potential undercover operations in their day-to-day job.
—Tolu Talabi, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2026
The health department compiles the annual report from records provided by the Los Angeles County medical examiner augmented by state death certificates.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased 91% — from 78 in 2015 to 149 in 2025.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Liability protections for officers and directors were also expanded.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under the leadership of former CEOs, including the late Thomas Storrs and Hugh McColl, Gentry was part of a team that expanded the bank far beyond North Carolina’s border.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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His play on the field has only accelerated his rise.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to catch up, the driver, identified as a 19-year-old, allegedly accelerated away from police.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rodman, too, has plenty of brand deals, including Adidas, Oakley and Red Bull, so will also see her annual income boosted.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Getafe boosted its chances of playing in Europe next season after beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home for its sixth win in its last eight league matches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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