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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
In addition to the stress of managing multiple roles, which can be intense, adults may feel that others don’t understand their struggles and may feel cut off from family and other students.
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Lauren Smith, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
The Israeli government and Prime Minister Netanyahu still use the term the West Bank in addition to using Judea and Samaria.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to Taylor, Christina shares son Brayden, 9, with Tarek.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to premiering on MGM+ in the U.S., Robin Hood will be available on MGM+ platforms in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Smith, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
The Israeli government and Prime Minister Netanyahu still use the term the West Bank in addition to using Judea and Samaria.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to Taylor, Christina shares son Brayden, 9, with Tarek.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to premiering on MGM+ in the U.S., Robin Hood will be available on MGM+ platforms in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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The parties re-upped their deal in 2021, which with a 25-year contract extension through 2047.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Google, for example, only plans to keep TikTok available in its app store until the end of President Trump's 75-day extension of the ban on the app, a source familiar with the company's efforts told Axios.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here’s one basic reality the recent laws don’t recognize: If density increases in burn footprints, the number of prospective victims in the inevitable future fires there will also increase.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Not to be overlooked is Basel’s more contemporary-orientated Kunstmuseum Basel, with its new annex designed in 2016 by local architects Christ & Gantenbein.—
Adam H. Graham,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
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Nine years later, Lowell, which consists of three facilities — the main unit, the annex and a work camp — spends 46 percent less per inmate on healthcare and 36 percent less on education.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Getting users in China to upgrade their devices to run AI would be a big boost for Apple, which has seen its U.S. refresh pick up slower than expected due to those AI feature delays.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The instruments include an electrodynamic dust shield, developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to demonstrate technology using electric fields to remove lunar dust particles and prevent accumulation on sensitive components of the spacecraft.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regularly airing out a room is a simple and free way to help improve air quality and prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, and allergens. 7.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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