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
Lindsay Arnold shared before-and-after pictures from her breast augmentation surgery, joking that the difference was in her hairstyle — not her breast size.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The initiative invites women who have experienced breast reconstruction and or augmentation to share their journey in a new campaign for Natrelle as part of the For Every Body platform, which debuted in 2023.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The company said the XB-1 demonstrator validates many of the key technologies that will be incorporated into Overture, including carbon-fiber composites, digital stability augmentation, and supersonic intakes.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition, double shifts by corrections workers and augmentation of professional positions who had to cover for corrections staff workers has only mounted over the years and the freeze will certainly lead to more issues.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The initiative invites women who have experienced breast reconstruction and or augmentation to share their journey in a new campaign for Natrelle as part of the For Every Body platform, which debuted in 2023.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The company said the XB-1 demonstrator validates many of the key technologies that will be incorporated into Overture, including carbon-fiber composites, digital stability augmentation, and supersonic intakes.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition, double shifts by corrections workers and augmentation of professional positions who had to cover for corrections staff workers has only mounted over the years and the freeze will certainly lead to more issues.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
Noun
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Indeed, the complexities of contract negotiations extended far beyond the final proposals of 4% cost-of-living increases for teachers’ raises and thousands of additional staff members.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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While the Glasgow Film Festival wrapped a few weeks ago with more than 33,000 people in attendance at the 12-day event, the festival’s industry program saw a big boost in attendance this year, with numbers up 15% year-on-year.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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If the stock rises to $150 by the time restrictions lapse and the individual sells at $200, the $100 gain ($200 - $100) is capital gain.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Other key luxury markets, including New York and Dubai, also posted strong gains.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2025
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But in addition to flowers, April showers can also bring a lot of joint pain.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the ecological benefits, Veja also sees the program as a way to learn more about its own products and how people wear them.—
Emilia Petrarca,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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