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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the cache of old stamps I found in the discarded desk was a huge addition to my stamp collection
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
how do you account for the addition of more paint stains on your shirt after you put on a smock?
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Recent Examples of addition
Neither Israel nor Hamas is expected to attend the Egyptian peace summit, although several European leaders, in addition to Trump, will be present for the signing of the deal.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Olson is a producer on the series in addition to starring.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to Peter Bogdanovich’s Mask (1985) and Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy (1990), her résumé included Road House (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990), Predator 2 (1990), Walter Hill’s Another 48 Hrs.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to emergency supply missions, Inversion claims that Arc could be used as an advanced hypersonic test platform.
—David Szondy
october 13, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Olson is a producer on the series in addition to starring.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to Peter Bogdanovich’s Mask (1985) and Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy (1990), her résumé included Road House (1989), Die Hard 2 (1990), Predator 2 (1990), Walter Hill’s Another 48 Hrs.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to emergency supply missions, Inversion claims that Arc could be used as an advanced hypersonic test platform.
—David Szondy
october 13, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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And for the plans that went off track, the vast majority only needed minor adjustments such as modest increases in savings, cuts in spending or a small extension of investment time horizons.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Trump noncommittal about Obamacare subsidies Trump would not commit on Wednesday to supporting an extension of subsidies in the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire at the end of the year.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hays arranged a covert meeting with Fitzwater in the courthouse annex.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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MacLeod's father Malcolm ran a post office out of an annex on their modern house.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fazit is the boost your routine never saw coming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Regarding York, the coaching change from John Tortorella to Tocchet did seem to give him a boost, judging from his training camp.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Heavy snow possible above these levels with total snow accumulations 12 to 24 inches.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The study suggests that microbes living inside plants may influence the accumulation and solidification of gold in trees, a process known as biomineralization.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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