augmented

Definition of augmentednext
past tense of augment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of augmented Lithium-ion is typically replaced or augmented every seven to ten years, at 8,000 to 10,000 cycles, and an Aqueous Metal Cell installation is designed to run the full life of the project around it. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmented
Verb
  • In March, officials said the number of national security cases involving activity by hostile states including Iran increased 50% in the six months to December 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said a high-wind warning, wind advisory and high-surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo’s maximum sustained winds increased to near 115 mph.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Since opening in 2014, Abraco Campeao, or Embrace Champions, has expanded into teaching boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and capoeira, and providing educational talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Towed behind a vehicle and expanded on-site, the tiny cabin can also be extended with additional modules to provide more space and accommodate more people.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The key difference is that an HGV is accelerated by a rocket before gliding toward its target, while an HCM uses an air-breathing engine to sustain hypersonic flight.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Russo brothers’ Encore is booked in around 3,000 theaters, boosted by Disney/Marvel’s new certification on 1,300 premium large-format screens, Infinity Vision, plus 390 Imax hubs.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Becerra’s wide lead is also boosted by his favorability rating — 48% of likely voters have a favorable opinion of him while 40% view him unfavorably and 11% have no opinion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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