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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
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
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.
—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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
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Adrian Meyer, Christie’s global head of private sales, outlined one idea for the increasing popularity of the sales channel.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Highlighting the industry’s growing needs, demand for highly functional textile solutions is increasing across sectors, driven by rising investment in security, defense and disaster response.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the business itself operates within the expanding private credit market, an asset class that has drawn significant institutional capital in recent years, the partnership behind it remains its most distinctive feature.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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That means it could get certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an ultralight aircraft by the end of this year, thereby accelerating Volocopter’s long-running efforts to get the VoloCity air taxi to market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is a quickly accelerating idea not beloved by tech companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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These talks are an initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his state visit in April last year, aimed at boosting relations and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners and homebuyers.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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