augmented

Definition of augmentednext
past tense of augment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of augmented 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 This involves a dual-camera setup capturing practical footage for the side walls, augmented by CGI. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 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
  • Russian forces have increased the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, likely as part of a push to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • China increased its output by more than 34 terawatt-hours, which means that without China, global nuclear generation would have declined.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Broadcom expanded a multiyear partnership with Meta Platforms earlier this year to develop successive generations of custom AI accelerator chips, supporting the Instagram and WhatsApp parent's growing AI infrastructure.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Japan launched a strategy in 1992 to win the World Cup within 100 years, a timeline that would surely be accelerated without Europe, which has stood in their way in three of their five knockout matches.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Consumer spending accelerated over the first quarter, and private investment was positive.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But Ray provided a fitting coda to his two-plus seasons as a Giant, plus a solid audition that might have boosted the club’s asking price.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The trajectory of the Russian economy and the dynamics of the battlefield further boosted Putin’s confidence.
    Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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