augmentations

noun

plural of augmentation
as in increases
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 augmentations The Ducks, on the other hand, landed one of the biggest augmentations in the NHL, swinging a deal for seasoned defenseman John Carlson, who’d spent nearly 17 seasons as a Washington Capital. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 And both of these augmentations have yielded a superb whiskey that is better than the original, which is not always the case. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026 This story was updated to include additional information on Pro Quick Draw processes and other augmentations for coaching workflows. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026 However, Gould points out traditional high-end augmentations in Beverly Hills can reach as high as $12,000 and $15,000 dollars. — Essence, 7 Jan. 2026 The procedures listed include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and, yes, facelifts, whether that be mini (short scar) facelifts or full facelifts, both of which address signs of aging like sagging skin, loose jowls and creases. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Technically still human, though his augmentations and long life give him this bitter detachment from others. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025 The two women, who opened the Clinic in New York City at the end of 2024, are offering nonsurgical breast augmentations and are already booked out for weeks, thanks to all of their happy customers spreading the word. — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 The war in Ukraine has proven these difficulties, requiring the augmentations of traditional radar with other sensors and new technologies. — Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentations
  1. increases
  2. additions
  3. boosts
  4. gains
Noun
  • Military experts ​expect it to call for further spending increases aimed primarily at deterring China from starting a conflict with Taiwan ​that could also draw Japan into a prolonged war.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, employers may freeze future merit increases or ultimately part ways with the employee.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • New additions include Target, Life Time fitness, In-N-Out, Parlor Doughnuts, Kura Sushi and others.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Then the team didn’t make any serious additions at the 2024 deadline even though the Twins were contending for a wild-card spot, a decision that backfired when a club that was 70-53 collapsed, losing 29 of 41 games and missing the playoffs.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of additions
Noun
  • But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup.
    — Alex Harring,Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • The compulsion to seek out fun in summer heat is driven by a mix of biological boosts, social conditioning, and psychological relief from winter confinement.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of boosts
Noun
  • However, their gains resulted more from increasing daily rates than any massive jump in demand, similar to what many area hotels experienced.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Shares in chipmakers Samsung and TSMC in particular saw big gains from comparative lows, as investors bet that semiconductor demand would continue; tech-heavy benchmarks in South Korea, Taiwan, and China all rose.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of gains

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