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 fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.
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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
The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
Filming largely from David’s perspective, and augmenting the action with cultural politics, Lee seems fully in sympathy with the protagonist’s viewpoint.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Not tearing it all up, but augmenting through new perspectives.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The Crisis Care Plan Alliance is intended to allow 211 to have corporate and nonprofit relationships ready to go when disaster strikes, augmenting the resources 211 can provide to disaster victims in Los Angeles County.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Effective leaders find opportunities for augmenting their business through technology while protecting their brands and reputations from potential backlash to AI and robotics if they are associated with job displacements and negative economic and/or social impact.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Liquidating talent is a short-term accounting trick; augmenting talent is a long-term growth strategy.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
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
The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
Filming largely from David’s perspective, and augmenting the action with cultural politics, Lee seems fully in sympathy with the protagonist’s viewpoint.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Not tearing it all up, but augmenting through new perspectives.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The Crisis Care Plan Alliance is intended to allow 211 to have corporate and nonprofit relationships ready to go when disaster strikes, augmenting the resources 211 can provide to disaster victims in Los Angeles County.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Effective leaders find opportunities for augmenting their business through technology while protecting their brands and reputations from potential backlash to AI and robotics if they are associated with job displacements and negative economic and/or social impact.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Liquidating talent is a short-term accounting trick; augmenting talent is a long-term growth strategy.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Texas agriculture commissioner's sole mission is to advocate for the state's agriculture industry, including boosting the economy.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The council’s Rules Committee praised the proposal, which was presented by Councilmember Raul Campillo, for its goal of boosting transparency and avoiding resident sticker shock.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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