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
Avery’s model augments the traditional VC model.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
To enhance the verisimilitude of his wraparound segment, Cheel augments the fictional story of alien-contact footage discovered at a yard sale with nonfiction asides about UFO culture.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead of replacing systematic reviews, AI in this new paradigm augments them.
—Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The companies building them are laying the groundwork for a future that’s more efficient and more resilient — and, if developed thoughtfully, one that augments work without losing the critical role people play.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite declining employment in jobs where AI automates work, employment is increasing in jobs where AI augments work or helps an individual do their work more efficiently.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
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.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
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
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
To enhance the verisimilitude of his wraparound segment, Cheel augments the fictional story of alien-contact footage discovered at a yard sale with nonfiction asides about UFO culture.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead of replacing systematic reviews, AI in this new paradigm augments them.
—Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The companies building them are laying the groundwork for a future that’s more efficient and more resilient — and, if developed thoughtfully, one that augments work without losing the critical role people play.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite declining employment in jobs where AI automates work, employment is increasing in jobs where AI augments work or helps an individual do their work more efficiently.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
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.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augments
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Environmental Exposures Being around certain chemicals and substances increases the risk of stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The weather service offers 7-day forecasting, as uncertainty increases beyond a week out.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Stricter Rules Take Effect The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed earlier this year, expands the age range for able-bodied adults without dependents who fall under SNAP’s three-month time limit.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Johnston told Cartoon Brew that the movie expands the book's short, chaotic structure into a full-length story while staying true to Dahl’s humor.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Its low-code structure not only simplifies integration but also accelerates deployment, enabling companies to implement robotic systems in days rather than weeks or months.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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This method does not require drilling new wells, which significantly reduces setup costs and environmental disruption and accelerates deployment.—
Moones Alamooti,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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That boosts breathability and allows for a soft hand feel, Hanson said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But refusing to land until Netanyahu was out gives him domestic political capital and boosts his image across parts of the Muslim world.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and showrun by Amar Kaushik, the film extends the franchise’s mythology while introducing new folklore, humor and emotional depth.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since this difference extends to Taiwanese computer keyboards, my initial ignorance became a translation opportunity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Creatine enhances energy and performance during high-intensity exercise, while protein supports muscle growth, repair, and development.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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