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
Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
More than $250,000 has been disbursed to 800-plus antifascists from 26 countries since the bail fund’s establishment in 2015.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The sculpture is priced at $91,000 plus tax and shipping from Hedley Studios’ headquarters in Bicester, England.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Eric Olson, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
It wasn’t immediately revealed whether the concert film will include the entire length of the three-hour-plus show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Karkoska joined Range Sports in 2024, following two plus years at the NFL within their Rotational Program, working in their Club Business Development, Sponsorship & International departments.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
More than $250,000 has been disbursed to 800-plus antifascists from 26 countries since the bail fund’s establishment in 2015.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Each order came with a can of actual Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup, all for $2.49 plus shipping, according to Progresso.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
The sculpture is priced at $91,000 plus tax and shipping from Hedley Studios’ headquarters in Bicester, England.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Preposition
Rhule left Baylor after three years and was the Carolina Panthers’ coach for two-plus seasons.
—Eric Olson, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
It wasn’t immediately revealed whether the concert film will include the entire length of the three-hour-plus show.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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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
Noun
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Officials began setting aside surplus dollars to fill the Retiree Protection Fund starting around 2016-17.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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At that point, the government’s finances had been buoyed by a surge in oil prices that lifted the budget into its only annual surplus of the last decade, prompting a wave of spending.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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For a little extra fiber in the morning, consider adding an apple to your meal to help get things moving.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Duarte sees their work as Brazil’s answer to early [Pedro] Almodóvar, combining the freedom, humor, and the emotional excess of Spain’s Movida Madrileña with Brazil’s own urban and political tensions.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lightly dredge chicken in flour, and shake off excess.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 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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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
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 15 Oct. 2025.
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