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 ongoing reliance on augmentation — where non-correctional staff are reassigned to security roles—and double shifts for correctional officers have further exacerbated morale issues.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
—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
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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Their expertise drives significant profit growth and revenue increase as well as U.S. expansion.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, 2021 graduates of the top European programs saw increases comparable to and even surpassing results of the top U.S. programs.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin But Trump’s boosting of Russia goes well beyond rhetoric.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Trump delivers on the economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
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The benefits of this can be observed in various ways: Perspective gain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shifting Consumer Behavior Means Tech Is Essential In addition to wanting the flexibility to shop from anywhere, consumers also demand both quick fulfillment and unique shopping experiences.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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