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
Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The use of local ingredients is a plus – and would reduce dependency on global aid, says Nadia Akseer of Hopkins.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The plus factor this time was the addition of baby Gru Jr., who torments the older Gru.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
What exactly is being done with the $70 million plus that the Marlins receive annually in revenue sharing?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Some use the surprisingly strong spider webs to help hold their nests together, so that’s another plus for letting spiders live in our gardens.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The use of local ingredients is a plus – and would reduce dependency on global aid, says Nadia Akseer of Hopkins.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Robinson, with his relentless rebounding and rim protection, had posted a plus/minus of +41 off the bench this postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The plus factor this time was the addition of baby Gru Jr., who torments the older Gru.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Preposition
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
What exactly is being done with the $70 million plus that the Marlins receive annually in revenue sharing?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Inflation in Japan highest in two years Rice prices in Japan more than doubled in May, spiking 101.7% year over year and marking their largest increase in over half a century.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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And the data show sharp increases across almost all demographics.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Today, the company focuses on securing land with surplus electricity — renewable, solar, wind, nuclear, grid or off-grid — and reliable internet connectivity.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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At the end of the Cryogenian, when the ice melted and the frozen continents thawed, a surplus of nutrient-rich meltwater flooded Earth.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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That means Tuesday’s meeting puts Rosado in a position to vote to give himself an extra year in office at his first City Commission meeting.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The strikes killed the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the country's top two military officials, in addition to several nuclear scientists.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Yet the Iceland international midfielder quickly came to be seen as a symbol of the regime’s financial excess and muddled thinking.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Just after the plant finishes blooming, prune excess growth back to 6 inches.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 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 windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 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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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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