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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmenting
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The series became a bestselling book, increasing Anderson’s profile as an incisive commentator with biting wit but very little malice.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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With tax incentives reduced and competition increasing, analysts expect EV sales growth in China to slow.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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After observing Choe Hyon's sea trials on Tuesday, Kim said the ship met operational requirements and called it a symbol of the country's expanding naval capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian manufacturers have developed low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Shaheds, and its rapidly expanding drone industry is producing excess capacity.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multiple sub-Saharan African countries had seen credit-rating upgrades in recent months thanks to improving fiscal situations, falling global interest rates, and accelerating economic growth.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Destroying Iran’s missile threat Israeli intelligence assessments before the operation indicated Iran was accelerating its ballistic missile production with plans to reach 8,000 missiles by 2027.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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On the artificial intelligence front, Oracle reported an earnings beat and issued strong guidance, boosting its stock as much as 10% higher in extended trading.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company is focusing on fueling innovation, boosting consumer engagement and powering the traditional watch business – in addition to improving the cost structure, among other efforts.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Augmenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmenting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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