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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, Vitinha is a crucial part of PSG’s pressing and counter-pressing alongside his midfield partners, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025
In addition, the company will partner with other creators and experts to discuss their pain prevention routines, including this new product, sleep, exercise and more.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In addition, there will be two virtual public hearings on Tuesday, June 3, at noon and 6 p.m. Residents can join using Cisco Webex.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
In addition, voters in 18 states and Mexico City were choosing some 1,800 regional judges.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025
In addition, the company will partner with other creators and experts to discuss their pain prevention routines, including this new product, sleep, exercise and more.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In addition, there will be two virtual public hearings on Tuesday, June 3, at noon and 6 p.m. Residents can join using Cisco Webex.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
In addition, voters in 18 states and Mexico City were choosing some 1,800 regional judges.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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Bloomingdale’s will serve as the presenting sponsor of the luncheon, an extension of Bloomingdale’s longstanding commitment to celebrate and support the art of fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The final bill is almost certain to include significant growth provisions, such as the extension of expiring tax cuts, additional consumer tax cuts, and the expensing of business investments.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Residents were concerned about construction and the annex will have environmentally, especially with the Natomas Basin Conservation habitat plan.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Image The annex is behind a reproduction of the bookcase that covered its entry.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, noted the boost Tesla’s shares got last year as Musk and Trump’s relationship blossomed.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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But political disputes about the accumulation of debt and difficulties raising the limit led credit-rating agencies to lower their grades for the federal government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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