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
  • Virgo August 23 – September 22 Your energy increases with a small tweak to your routine.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • August 23 – September 22 Your energy increases with a small tweak to your routine.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • The event comes as China expands its robotics industry and competes to establish leadership in humanoid and autonomous machines, with more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries also taking part in the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Now about 5½ months old, Crimson is thriving on three legs, quickly returning to playful, curious cub behavior as the Oakland Zoo expands its track record of rescuing orphaned mountain lions.
    — Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 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
  • Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers in South Korea have unveiled a tri-layer composite solid electrolyte (CSE) that boosts ion transport and suppresses dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries (LMBs).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Gay, who is borderline to make the 53-man roster even with a high number of LB injuries, has seen his special teams participation increase recently, which enhances his chances of making the final roster.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances

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“Augments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augments. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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