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, 13 Feb. 2026
His uniquely disarming sense of humor augments—and sometimes masks—the complexity of his taste and technical ability.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Her new position as chargé d’affaires augments a career that includes senior roles in hostage recovery for the FBI and as ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras during periods characterized by social and political volatility.
—Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In addition, an agency’s team will be able to explain how AI visibility augments your overall brand authority and discovery.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Agreeing to a three-year contract with Tatsuya Imai augments a rotation bracing for the loss of Framber Valdez while leaving a footprint in a market this franchise rarely explores.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
According to a report from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, jobs involving tasks that could be automated with AI appear to be more susceptible to early-career employment dips than those where AI augments an employee’s ability to perform their job.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Designed to ensure traceability, reliability and governability, Hivemind operates within clear command frameworks and augments human decision-makers, rather than replacing them, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Avery’s model augments the traditional VC model.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
His uniquely disarming sense of humor augments—and sometimes masks—the complexity of his taste and technical ability.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Her new position as chargé d’affaires augments a career that includes senior roles in hostage recovery for the FBI and as ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras during periods characterized by social and political volatility.
—Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In addition, an agency’s team will be able to explain how AI visibility augments your overall brand authority and discovery.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Agreeing to a three-year contract with Tatsuya Imai augments a rotation bracing for the loss of Framber Valdez while leaving a footprint in a market this franchise rarely explores.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
According to a report from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, jobs involving tasks that could be automated with AI appear to be more susceptible to early-career employment dips than those where AI augments an employee’s ability to perform their job.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Designed to ensure traceability, reliability and governability, Hivemind operates within clear command frameworks and augments human decision-makers, rather than replacing them, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Avery’s model augments the traditional VC model.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augments
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to the company, Roboto Origin has attracted top global talent, from university researchers to Fortune 500 engineers and startup technical teams, forming a collaborative network that accelerates innovation beyond individual organizations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of towns and cities will see a windfall in federal funding whether for fire house renovations, police training, boosts for museums or transportation projects.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The resort’s focus on wellness extends far beyond the spa, though.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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