as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number
our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of augmenting
But its plenty capable of managing or augmenting administrative work.
—
Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Other instances often involve augmenting the reporting with additional sources, context, opinion, and facts, among other elements.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The biggest question mark on defense Morgan sought to improve the trenches this offseason by augmenting both the offensive and defensive lines.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
While Univision will continue to feature the highly dramatic telenovelas for which it is best known, the network is augmenting its schedule in areas that are certain to draw broader crowds, including sports.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2026
Semafor’s journalists helped fill in the gaps by augmenting the readout with reporting that wasn’t captured in the transcript.
—Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Other instances often involve augmenting the reporting with additional sources, context, opinion, and facts, among other elements.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The biggest question mark on defense Morgan sought to improve the trenches this offseason by augmenting both the offensive and defensive lines.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
While Univision will continue to feature the highly dramatic telenovelas for which it is best known, the network is augmenting its schedule in areas that are certain to draw broader crowds, including sports.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 May 2026
Semafor’s journalists helped fill in the gaps by augmenting the readout with reporting that wasn’t captured in the transcript.
—Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
Verb
-
In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
-
These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
-
Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
-
ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
-
Why mood boosting perfume matters now The trend sits at the crossroads of wellness, neuroscience and beauty.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
