as in increasing
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
The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 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.
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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.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Other instances often involve augmenting the reporting with additional sources, context, opinion, and facts, among other elements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 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
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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QuEra’s machines operate using neutral atoms that are held in a grid by lasers, so raising the qubit count is largely a matter of boosting the laser capacity.
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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