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
The ongoing reliance on augmentation — where non-correctional staff are reassigned to security roles—and double shifts for correctional officers have further exacerbated morale issues.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
The 31-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum shared a series of social media posts to document her breast augmentation surgery on Jan. 14.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The day before the turn-up, the chart-topping rapper shared another life update across social media, highlighting her latest breast augmentation.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Their expertise drives significant profit growth and revenue increase as well as U.S. expansion.—
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If European election results last year - which saw an 18% increase in 16–34-year-olds voting for the AfD - are a barometer, the rise nationally among the same group could form a significant part of the AfD’s likely climb into second place.—
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Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.—
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Related article Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin But Trump’s boosting of Russia goes well beyond rhetoric.—
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As Trump delivers on the economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains.—
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The benefits of this can be observed in various ways: Perspective gain.—
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In addition, initiatives like the Daw’s grant focus on supporting local productions and investing in homegrown talent.—
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Part of that is because of players like Hart being natural eaters of space without the ball, as well as newer additions Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby being natural cutters.—
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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