augments

verb

present tense third-person singular of augment
as in increases
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 augments The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 That’s the process of a centaur, who gets to choose and direct the technology that augments his work. — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 Johnny Moreno’s video and projection design artfully augments the production’s imaginative world. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 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, 9 July 2026 The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team. — Sudheesha Perera, Time, 6 May 2026 Any presence on the interior that augments the pass rush would be welcome, no matter the primary position. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augments
  1. increases
  2. expands
  3. accelerates
  4. boosts
  5. extends
  6. enhances
Verb
  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Hydropower capacity expands China has continued adding hydropower capacity as part of its broader clean-energy expansion.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.
    — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Bangkok.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of boosts
Verb
  • This effort extends beyond physical chip export controls, which have proven difficult to enforce, with new legislation like the Remote Access Security Act aiming to curb remote access.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The deal also extends the expiration date of non-refundable tax credits issued prior to 2025 by up to five years.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances

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“Augments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augments. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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