augmented

Definition of augmentednext
past tense of augment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of augmented There is also ample storage, augmented by a big walk-in pantry. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 The creatorAPI platform, which launched Tuesday, points to a social-media future in which content created or augmented with AI is increasingly common. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Putin used his power to militarize the state and society, a trend that, in turn, augmented his hold on power. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 The dress included a long train, which trailed the actress on the arrival carpet, and was further augmented by a shoulder ornament of fabric that transitioned from fluttering waves to delicate tassels. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 That will soon be augmented by the Silent Generation, which will pass on much of their $20 trillion to their boomer kids. Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections. Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026 The Foos were also augmented by a choir decked out in multi-colored robes throughout the show. Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmented
Verb
  • Tensions have surged in the West Bank, and extremist Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians have increased exponentially, emboldened by right-wing, ultra-nationalist politicians in Israel's government.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Now, with growing bipartisan opposition to the rapid buildout of data centers suggest that even ordinary residents of communities and voters have increased power to help pace the frontier from the bottom up.
    Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What’s impressive is that the movie expanded its audience beyond the Milla Jovovich movies.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Haat has since expanded its services to allow users also to pay utility and phone bills with cash.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Indonesia has been drawing visitors for decades, a trend that accelerated when Adrian Zecha built Aman resorts here in 1989 and 1992.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In a 2021 flight, a HAWC vehicle was released from an aircraft, its booster accelerated it, and a scramjet then took over and drove it beyond Mach 5.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • While the networks were boosted by the introduction of Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel currency last fall, the artificial lift provided by the upgrade to the ratings methodology was a one-shot deal.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Poland hardens its border Poland has also boosted its military preparedness.
    Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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