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
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.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
This shift marks the emergence of an agent economy where AI augments human capabilities, driving innovation across all sectors.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 15 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
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, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The mid-season map update includes new content like Perk-a-Cola, field upgrade, a new ammo mod, nine major and nine minor augments to research, three new GobbleGums, a new handcannon support weapon, a new wonder weapon and a new enemy type.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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
This shift marks the emergence of an agent economy where AI augments human capabilities, driving innovation across all sectors.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 15 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
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, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The mid-season map update includes new content like Perk-a-Cola, field upgrade, a new ammo mod, nine major and nine minor augments to research, three new GobbleGums, a new handcannon support weapon, a new wonder weapon and a new enemy type.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augments
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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its elegance extends inside of the building to the expansive bridal suite with rooms designated for hair and makeup, and its ballroom for rehearsal dinners.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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And its dominance extends beyond cars; China also produces more than half the global supply of steel, aluminum, and ships.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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The combination of the suite’s ECM capabilities with the launcher’s decoy system enhances the ship’s defense capabilities against different threats.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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This exclusivity enhances the desirability of these products and immerses consumers into identity shaping communities.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Augments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augments. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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