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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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The investigation comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even as Silicon Valley continues to generate extraordinary wealth and innovation, the system supporting that success is under increasing pressure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mantello’s production actually frees the play from its own time, expanding its vista.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Murillo said the Mining Arc later became a financial lifeline for the Venezuelan regime as oil revenues collapsed, with gold extraction expanding rapidly under opaque arrangements involving state players and armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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By building the infrastructure, visibility and global connections that African women filmmakers need to succeed, WIF LA and WIFT Africa are accelerating both cultural diplomacy and an equitable, sustainable industry for generations to come.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Gulf’s largest sovereign wealth funds more than quadrupled their private credit exposure between 2021 and 2025 — to $80 billion — with investment accelerating over the past two years, according to data from Global SWF.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The long-standing organization dedicated to boosting Downtown Pittsburgh severed ties last month with its executive director, John Valentine, after an investigation found the organization lacked all financial controls.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line All said, fibermaxxing is putting the gut-boosting nutrient in the spotlight at long last, and for good reason.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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