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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 Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
In addition, Pakistan, a longtime partner of Gulf nations, could serve as a technical link.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon will be integral parts of the rotation along with rookie Cade Horton, but Cease's addition would bolster the rotation.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Snap and Amazon, in addition to a wave of smaller tech firms, have all released smart glasses for these purposes.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
In addition, Pakistan, a longtime partner of Gulf nations, could serve as a technical link.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon will be integral parts of the rotation along with rookie Cade Horton, but Cease's addition would bolster the rotation.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Snap and Amazon, in addition to a wave of smaller tech firms, have all released smart glasses for these purposes.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
Noun
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Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s an extension of the moto culture the Dream Rides owner has built; every member of his immediate family rides custom motorcycles, including his wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, brother-in-law, and more.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The brutal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus shocked the nation and is forcing it to confront what appears to be an increase in political violence across the country.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Labor Department data released on Thursday showed one of the biggest weekly increases in jobless claims in more than a year.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Detectives eventually found it in a safe, which was hidden under a section of floor, which was itself hidden under a vanity unit in an annex to Brooks’s office.—
Nick Davies,
Air Mail,
30 Aug. 2025
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The bar sprawls over two buildings that face each other across the street, including a greenhouse-like annex that abounds in French wine and spirits.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Approval would let Ripple operate as a federally regulated trust bank—a substantial legitimacy boost.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most accumulations will come tonight and Friday night.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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One multi-year project includes collecting core samples from glaciers to measure snow accumulation, the main contributor to glacial growth.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surpassed the 45,000 mark for the first time, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The market has been on a particular tear in September in the leadup to the Fed meeting, as more moribund jobs data poured in – the S&P 500 has posted gains in six of nine sessions this month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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