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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
Moving on from Sergei Bobrovsky While the big news for the Panthers centers on their additions, there is also one major departure that came through all of this in goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Board games and card games with minimal pieces are great additions to a picnic.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
According to Nanos, these futuristic additions were a direct response to demand from a new generation of consumers.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
That possibility makes the signing more than a routine depth addition.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Board games and card games with minimal pieces are great additions to a picnic.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
According to Nanos, these futuristic additions were a direct response to demand from a new generation of consumers.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
That possibility makes the signing more than a routine depth addition.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.
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The security annex was not made public.
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Reception is no longer the decorative annex to proper criticism, but one of the places where criticism has to begin.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
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Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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