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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 augmenting
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Even though it has long been known that Russia engages in censorship of its citizens, recent experiments in Moscow are raising fears that the Russian government is augmenting its information blockade.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence, often seen as a centrifugal force, could become a centripetal one for Europe—augmenting not only productivity, but collective intelligence.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Even though it has long been known that Russia engages in censorship of its citizens, recent experiments in Moscow are raising fears that the Russian government is augmenting its information blockade.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence, often seen as a centrifugal force, could become a centripetal one for Europe—augmenting not only productivity, but collective intelligence.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
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South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.—
Sergio Mendoza,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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The executive director of Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District provided a statement, saying the wharf is evolving, new businesses are opening, and the area is expanding in ways that make Fisherman's Wharf more accessible and engaging.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are jobs not created, customers not served, communities that don’t reap the benefits of expanding local business.—
Walter Rowen,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The accelerating adoption of AI is also leading to mishaps.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The practice has often come under fire for destabilizing markets and accelerating sharp sell-offs during bouts of extreme volatility and pushing vulnerable companies into distress.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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The job cuts arrived just weeks after activist investor Irenic Capital Management took a stake in the company and called for swift changes to improve its financial performance, including a recommendation that Snap cut its workforce in hopes of boosting the stock price.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Hershey has taken a turn toward snacks other than chocolate or candy, boosting its brands with salty snacks from pretzels to popcorn, and diversifying its business to keep up with consumer habits.—
David P. Willis,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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