as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players
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Recent Examples of augment
The open-concept floor plan is augmented by high ceilings, high-end finishes and custom woodwork throughout.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.
—Heather Peters, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Ghent said student organizations augmented the law school experience by offering weekly Wellness Wednesdays for students, holding multiple cultural celebrations within the school, presenting a fashion show and hosting guest speakers to discuss various areas of law.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.
—Heather Peters, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Ghent said student organizations augmented the law school experience by offering weekly Wellness Wednesdays for students, holding multiple cultural celebrations within the school, presenting a fashion show and hosting guest speakers to discuss various areas of law.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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Under the federal Pact Act of 2022, which increased eligibility for VA services, 1.5 million more veterans are now eligible for the services in Massachusetts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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This expands on Stord’s 11 fulfillment nodes across 13 buildings in North America, as well as two locations in the U.K. and one in the Netherlands.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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Although based in Davie, NSU has expanded its reach across Florida — an achievement that strengthens its ability to address healthcare needs statewide.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The chain even bought its largest U.S. franchisee with the goal of accelerating its restaurant remodels.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Meant to boost exports across dozens of sectors, many fell short of their targets.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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As wildfires become more frequent and damaging in Southern California and beyond, Whaling’s invention is getting the attention of officials eager to boost preparedness.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Augment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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