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
Rather than removing the doctor from the equation, AI is augmenting their ability to make the best decisions for the most favorable outcomes.
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 1 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
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
Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 1 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Educational institutions, workforce agencies, employers, libraries, and community organizations each play an important role in expanding access to these capabilities.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the United States, has hundreds of clinics, and influencers boosting them, that attract thousands of patients every year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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