as in increases
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 augments
This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The Advanced tier is perfect for mid-level and large companies, which further augments your accounting department with Excel data sync capabilities along with backup and restore functionality.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
These goals and hopes will set you on a journey that augments your current situation.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The Advanced tier is perfect for mid-level and large companies, which further augments your accounting department with Excel data sync capabilities along with backup and restore functionality.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
These goals and hopes will set you on a journey that augments your current situation.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augments
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According to this law, heat always flows from a hotter to a cooler object, which in turn increases that cooler object’s entropy.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The project increases Georgia’s already strong presence in the growing defense industry.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The deal also expands surveillance capabilities through drones, helicopters and electronic monitoring to better prevent crossing attempts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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This external stripping accelerates the heating and expansion of the dwarf galaxy, nudging it toward that dynamical attractor even faster.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is changing as Japan accelerates a buildup of its military and defense industry to play more offensive roles in the face of threats from China, North Korea and Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In fact, someone older might give you advice that ultimately boosts your income or helps you in a practical or financial way.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Environmental health researchers increasingly recommend that people use HEPA air purifiers in their homes to lower their exposure to particulate matter, but few studies have examined whether using them boosts mental function.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Israeli government and military have said forces will remain in a buffer zone that spans the countries' border and extends at least six miles into Lebanese territory, and that residents will not be allowed to return home, until the Hezbollah threat is removed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The decision also extends to OPEC+, a larger group that consists of other oil producers such as Russia.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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