augments

present tense third-person singular of augment

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Recent Examples of augments Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024 Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system. Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024 This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024 By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives. Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 The mid-season map update includes new content like Perk-a-Cola, field upgrade, a new ammo mod, nine major and nine minor augments to research, three new GobbleGums, a new handcannon support weapon, a new wonder weapon and a new enemy type. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024 Instead of only automating data processing, this approach augments the expertise of employees who understand the nuances of their operations. Paul J. Noble, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 The game augments a virtual racer onto live footage captured from the cameras already on the vehicle, and using a controller, players seek to collect the most virtual coins that appear on the road. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augments
Verb
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The new step, announced by the White House on Wednesday, expands the PACT Act, a 2022 law that widened access to benefits and care for veterans exposed to burn pits used to dispose of trash and waste on military bases.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe and looks at the impacts the game has on employees, players, and fans.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The reason is the Drake Passage, the channel that extends between the tip of South America and Antarctica’s King George Island, considered one of the roughest bodies of water in the world due to powerful currents unimpeded by any land mass.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The connection extends to the rest of the staff; Golden and special teams coordinator Marty Biagi teach the same fundamentals about ball disruption, so two phases rep the same things.
    Matt Baker, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Augments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augments. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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