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as in extensions
a smaller structure added to a main building
a new addition to the library providing space for an expanded video collection
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as in increases
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 accumulations
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 additions
But Murakami has made a few key additions.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent additions include Istanbul-Rotterdam pop artist Min Taka and Amsterdam trio Housepainters, plus Sudden Lights, an indie-rock band from Latvia.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Festive Focal Point Turn any dresser or table that backs to a wall into a holiday decor moment with a few easy additions.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Those losses were tempered by new additions to each city’s guide, though.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
New additions to the cast include Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley and Scott Mescudi, while there are cameos from Travis Kelce and golfer John Daly.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 additions, beating on low speed after each addition until just incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
New additions include Nick Swardson, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley and Travis Kelce.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
The team took a step back and went 3-9 last year, but saw a greater financial investment in the offseason and was able to reload with a number of high-impact transfer portal additions.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent additions include Istanbul-Rotterdam pop artist Min Taka and Amsterdam trio Housepainters, plus Sudden Lights, an indie-rock band from Latvia.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Festive Focal Point Turn any dresser or table that backs to a wall into a holiday decor moment with a few easy additions.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Those losses were tempered by new additions to each city’s guide, though.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
New additions to the cast include Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley and Scott Mescudi, while there are cameos from Travis Kelce and golfer John Daly.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 additions, beating on low speed after each addition until just incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
New additions include Nick Swardson, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley and Travis Kelce.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
The team took a step back and went 3-9 last year, but saw a greater financial investment in the offseason and was able to reload with a number of high-impact transfer portal additions.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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