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
One exception is a complication called capsular contracture, which occurs when tough scar tissue forms around a breast implant; these cases are slower to develop, and are covered for 18 months following breast augmentation surgery.
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Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Watts uses their augmentations to explore the nature of consciousness and human relationships.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
Going into 2025, our Council and staff need to strategically review all options for astutely managing our water supply including revisiting the use of public wells for groundwater and supporting CAP in its water augmentation efforts.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Goldman estimates that recovery factor could see a 10 to 20 percent increase, which in turn would cause augmentation of oil reserves by 10 to 30 million barrels.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Watts uses their augmentations to explore the nature of consciousness and human relationships.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
Going into 2025, our Council and staff need to strategically review all options for astutely managing our water supply including revisiting the use of public wells for groundwater and supporting CAP in its water augmentation efforts.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Goldman estimates that recovery factor could see a 10 to 20 percent increase, which in turn would cause augmentation of oil reserves by 10 to 30 million barrels.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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On October 1st, GM reported a 60% year-over-year increase in EV sales during the third quarter of 2024, and the Equinox is leading the surge.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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All other groups will see a tax increase, with the middle 20% paying an extra $1,500 in taxes and the lowest-income 20% seeing their tax bill rise by almost $800.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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Stocks tied to the price of the cryptocurrency got a boost.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This includes several profit boost tokens to use on Tuesday's games.Tim van Straten, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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About five miles roundtrip, with a total elevation gain of about 335 feet, the outing would be great for a family.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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With the rising tide of democratic setbacks, the growing assertiveness of Russia and China, and the electoral gains of illiberal populist parties and candidates in Europe and the United States, many observers feared the authoritarian trend was becoming a juggernaut.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In addition, some wild animals in zoos have been bred under human care and over time, might become susceptible to allergies through genetic drift.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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