as in increase
something added (as by growth)
augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees
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Recent Examples of augmentation
The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
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Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The 31-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum shared a series of social media posts to document her breast augmentation surgery on Jan. 14.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The day before the turn-up, the chart-topping rapper shared another life update across social media, highlighting her latest breast augmentation.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
The war in Ukraine has proven these difficulties, requiring the augmentations of traditional radar with other sensors and new technologies.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The 31-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum shared a series of social media posts to document her breast augmentation surgery on Jan. 14.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The day before the turn-up, the chart-topping rapper shared another life update across social media, highlighting her latest breast augmentation.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
The war in Ukraine has proven these difficulties, requiring the augmentations of traditional radar with other sensors and new technologies.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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By 2050, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans for 50 to 60 percent of Japan’s electricity to come from renewables, including biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and offshore wind as well as solar—with a controversial increase in nuclear-power production filling in the gaps.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Trust has yet to identify a concrete reason behind the precipitous drop in South Dade’s homeless population beyond a countywide increase in outreach efforts.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Morningstar model of retirement outcomes projects eligible Americans to receive a boost of 12% to their wealth in retirement.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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Without addressing the structural issues—corruption, weak institutions, economic precarity—security gains won't hold.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Synchrony reported a gain of $1.1 billion from the sale of Pets Best, contributing to a $1.2 billion increase in other income.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition, initiatives like the Daw’s grant focus on supporting local productions and investing in homegrown talent.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition, much of [the] recent volume strength has come from memecoins which has proven to be transitory in the past.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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