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
A lot of these companies were using third-party labor companies like gig workers and staff augmentation firms to fill their gaps.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
The agency stated that reassigning employees to remaining facilities is expected to improve staff retention and reduce both mandatory overtime and augmentation—a controversial practice where non-security personnel, such as cooks, teachers and nurses, are tasked with guarding inmates.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definitely doesn’t have the same ring to it, but a faster, less invasive kind of breast augmentation could be the new future.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
The most requested include: Abdominoplasty Breast augmentation Eyelid surgery
Lipedema
Liposuction
Rhinoplasty
Brazil is the second-largest market for aesthetic procedures, making this tourist-friendly country one of the best destinations for finding experienced cosmetic surgeons.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
The agency stated that reassigning employees to remaining facilities is expected to improve staff retention and reduce both mandatory overtime and augmentation—a controversial practice where non-security personnel, such as cooks, teachers and nurses, are tasked with guarding inmates.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definitely doesn’t have the same ring to it, but a faster, less invasive kind of breast augmentation could be the new future.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
The most requested include: Abdominoplasty Breast augmentation Eyelid surgery
Lipedema
Liposuction
Rhinoplasty
Brazil is the second-largest market for aesthetic procedures, making this tourist-friendly country one of the best destinations for finding experienced cosmetic surgeons.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The increase in the stipend comes as the PGA Tour has increased the prize money pool in its competitions as LIV Golf began poaching some of the legacy tour’s biggest talents.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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When asked about forecasts of future bitcoin gains that could ease the nation’s debt, Kumar says the long-term outlook for bitcoin remains uncertain.Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its shares jumped as much as 7.7% in morning trade before paring the gains to sit 4.7% higher at 1,508 yen.AFP, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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