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,
17 June 2026
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
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Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Another envisions a future where technology augments rather than replaces human capability.
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Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.
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Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.
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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.
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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.
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Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
14 Dec. 2024
Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
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Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
11 Dec. 2024
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Another envisions a future where technology augments rather than replaces human capability.
—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.
—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 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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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
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The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
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Pipeline growth often accelerates for organizations that invest in content designed to genuinely help buyers evaluate challenges and make informed decisions.
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Shares have jumped 80% in the year to date as an ongoing memory supply crunch accelerates the adoption of lithography equipment for the production of semiconductors required to power the AI revolution.
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Alternatively, the National Library of Medicine reports that sharing good news boosts mental toughness.
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Combined, those supply boosts made the shock considerably more manageable for the market to absorb.
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Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.
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Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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“Augments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augments. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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