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, 4 Mar. 2026
These goals and hopes will set you on a journey that augments your current situation.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
HoloRadar augments the safety of autonomous robots by complementing existing sensors rather than replacing them.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
These goals and hopes will set you on a journey that augments your current situation.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
HoloRadar augments the safety of autonomous robots by complementing existing sensors rather than replacing them.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
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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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This increases your sensitivity to dietary cholesterol, which is found in eggs.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Stay true to your roots and keep that handle intact even as your remit expands to podcasting and socializing.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition to this, utilizing these existing tunnels and shafts significantly slashes construction costs and accelerates deployment timelines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The use of boats allows fishermen to reach larger areas, but that can come with extra costs and pollution that that accelerates warming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Increasing plant foods at meals naturally boosts intake of fiber, vitamins and minerals.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ursa Major highlighted that the H13 also boosts overall reliability and operational flexibility while slashing production lead times.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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This also extends to banks and debt collectors, for example.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The value of automation in improving research consistency Automation enhances research by increasing speed and consistency.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The key is choosing a tone that enhances your natural coloring and allows your features to lead, much like Bessette-Kennedy’s own approach to beauty.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Augments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augments. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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