AUGMENTATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

augmentation

noun

ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of augmentation

as in increase

something added (as by growth) augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees

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Recent Examples of augmentation Establishment Labs is likely to get a big boost as the proliferation of GLP-1s seems to have fueled demand for breast augmentation procedures, according to TD Securities. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 In 2009, Montag famously underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, including breast augmentation, a nose job revision and chin reduction. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026 Jenner told a brave fan when asked about the details of her augmentation surgery. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, according to data from Goldman Sachs, AI substitution wiped out roughly 25k jobs per month in the past year, while augmentation added back about 9k. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for augmentation

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Noun

Verizon is committed to offering a wide variety of diverse programming across our lineup, while also protecting our viewers from unjustified price increases.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Bigger fleet for flight testing Stratolaunch has been expanding its flight operations as demand for hypersonic testing increases.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

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Confidence has been given a boost as reports said exports from the Middle East – excluding Iran – were pushing back towards pre-war levels.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Illinois offers a 35 percent credit for qualified in-state production spending, plus an additional 5 percent on resident wages outside the Chicago area (Wood River qualifies for that boost) and a further 5 percent for certified green productions.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

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In 2021, Estate Yountville was purchased by Boardwalk Investments Yountville, LLC, and revamped with interior and exterior updates, including the addition of century-old olive trees.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Having just worked together on Taylor’s Patient Zero music video, perhaps the vampish Dakota’s influence is behind the addition of leather and lace to Swift’s after-dark oufits?

— Olivia Allen, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

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