aerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of aerate
as in augments

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  1. augments
  2. increases
  3. accelerates
  4. prolongs
  5. amplifies
  6. expands
  7. enlarges
  8. elongates
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  • 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
Definition of augments
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  • 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
  • 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
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  • Harvesting jalapeños regularly makes your plants more productive and prolongs the growing season.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Whey proteins from Greek yogurt digest relatively quickly, while casein in cottage cheese forms a gastric gel that slows digestion and prolongs nutrient absorption.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026
Definition of prolongs
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  • The competitive edge lies in how AI supports and amplifies human responsiveness, ensuring customers feel valued and heard, rather than just interacting with bots.
    — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Oanh-Nhi Nguyen Oanh-Nhi Nguyen is an award-winning AFI MFA graduate whose work amplifies Southeast Asian women and girls.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of amplifies
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  • 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
  • Gravitational lensing occurs when a large galaxy in the foreground of an observation enlarges a distant galaxy behind it, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Because when an encounter — with a lover, a friend, a stranger or a new film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi — takes you to a place that transforms you, enlarges you and heals the hairline cracks where all the hope keeps leaking out, there is no such thing as too long spent there.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
Definition of enlarges
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  • The drop-waist elongates the torso to create the illusion of height, all while concealing pesky lines due to the breathable pleats.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The two-inch platform adds just enough height without feeling unstable and subtly elongates my legs, while still being easy to walk in.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of elongates
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