as in to augment
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Recent Examples of aerate
Turning compost piles during the warmer months aerates the compost and helps organic matter break down faster.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Turning the pile aerates the compost and helps with the decomposition process.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Cicadas can aerate lawns and improve water filtration into the ground.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Seabirds crowded each other off slippery ledges, while waves aerated themselves hundreds of feet below.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Turning the pile aerates the compost and helps with the decomposition process.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
Cicadas can aerate lawns and improve water filtration into the ground.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Seabirds crowded each other off slippery ledges, while waves aerated themselves hundreds of feet below.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerate
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Retail: In China, robots are augmenting hotels and retail, disrupting customer and in-store digital experiences and enabling shopping on the go, increasing footfall and customer satisfaction.—
Sudhanshu Duggal,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Navy, specifically, wants a hybrid fleet, with sailors and Marines augmented by smart machinery strapped with guns, jammers and sensors.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Israel has also increased public funding for projects by Israeli filmmakers from West Bank settlements — the very enterprise that the film No Other Land criticizes as taking over Palestinian homes and land.—
Nuha Musleh,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The proposal would increase the budget of the seven SODCs by about $28 million, or almost 5%.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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On the surface, this shift has the potential to accelerate China’s ascent as a global power, potentially granting the world’s second-largest economy space to win more allies, boost its global leadership and shift global norms and rules – such as those on human rights or security – in its favor.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Led by President Jillian Share, Teton Ridge Entertainment produces films and television series, both scripted and unscripted, that amplify various elements of the American West.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Why Quality Matters More Than Ever For Enterprises The shift toward digital-first operations has amplified the consequences of poor quality.—
Maneesh Sharma,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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That Warren is big and physical enough to play inline also could save George Kittle some of those snaps and prolong his career.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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By that June, production halted after about three months due to the Hollywood writers' strike, a pause prolonged further by the following actors' strike.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Manning, the startup’s first big investor, made more than $315 million, multiplying his original investment by about 60.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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These mutations cause healthy plasma cells to transform into abnormal cancerous cells that grow and multiply uncontrollably in bone marrow.2 While genetic changes to the DNA are what may cause multiple myeloma, abnormal chromosomes may contribute to the cancer development as well.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
14 Feb. 2025
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For Carpenter, the dress was lengthened to incorporate an elegant and dramatic train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Their normal top-flight shot-distance average is from 15 metres but against Liverpool, that lengthens to 17.6m, which reduces the likelihood of scoring.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the high-rise, slim fit, and seam down the legs make for a flattering and elongating appearance.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hailey stepped out in a monochromatic ensemble consisting of a black sweater with a center seam and a pair of wide-leg trousers elongated with pointed-toe black boots.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Aerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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