1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
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as in extra
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Recent Examples of plus
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
And the action is either tied to something important or leads to something important for the characters, which is a plus.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Jokic, who ranks in the top three in the NBA in points per game, rebounds per game, assists per game, offensive rating and total plus/minus, also had more turnovers (one) than assists over the final seven minutes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 July 2024
Much of the decor in its new home highlights the brand’s century plus existence, including a few pop culture highlights.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Its 60-minute run time is another huge plus with the two included swappable batteries.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
And the action is either tied to something important or leads to something important for the characters, which is a plus.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Just tap the plus icon to open it, then select Apple Cash.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Jokic, who ranks in the top three in the NBA in points per game, rebounds per game, assists per game, offensive rating and total plus/minus, also had more turnovers (one) than assists over the final seven minutes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Preposition
That spinoff would eventually become Spirit AeroSystems, which Boeing is now buying back for about $4.7 billion plus debt.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 July 2024
Much of the decor in its new home highlights the brand’s century plus existence, including a few pop culture highlights.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That, and the surplus of mentors who played for Dad before him.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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During the Legislature’s budget session in 2023, Minnesota was working with an $18 billion surplus and approved a budget of $72 billion, a jump from the previous $52 billion budget.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Glass nails are meant to add a reflective mirror quality to nails, which can be captured with glazed, pearly, cat-eye, or jelly nail colors that give a little something extra to your usual neutral or other go-to shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Utah was leading 3-2 with under two minutes to play when the Sabres pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to access to on-demand content, the Audible subscription gives you one credit per month to buy any audiobook from the entire catalog.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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But in addition to flowers, April showers can also bring a lot of joint pain.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photographed memorably on Gisele Bündchen by Nick Knight, the collection became emblematic of early-aughts excess and the bold, if controversial, cultural mashups of John Galliano’s Dior reign.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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This excess leads to various plumbing and health problems, including mineral deposits on plumbing fixtures, restricted water flow through pipes, dry skin and hair, and prematurely faded clothing and other laundry items.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Noun
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If the stock rises to $150 by the time restrictions lapse and the individual sells at $200, the $100 gain ($200 - $100) is capital gain.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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