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as in extensions
a smaller structure added to a main building
a new addition to the library providing space for an expanded video collection
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as in increases
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 accumulations
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 additions
Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.
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Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Indonesia dominated new account additions and consumed the largest portion of total watch time, while Thailand and the Philippines contributed consistent incremental expansion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
New additions include former players LaTroy Hawkins and Grady Sizemore, as well as bench coaches Mark Hallberg and Mike Rabelo, major league field coordinator Toby Gardenhire and new lead hitting coach Keith Beauregard.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
The outfield has been remade and looks to be eight deep, headlined by the additions of prospect Jacob Melton and veterans Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
With the additions of Arráez and center fielder Harrison Bader, San Francisco boasts one of the better lineups in the National League.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Baltimore Orioles look tougher with the additions of first baseman Pete Alonso, closer Ryan Helsley, righty Shane Baz and outfielder Taylor Ward.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
About an hour later, SpaceX confirmed the latest additions (Group 17-34) to its 9,600+ megaconstellation had been successfully deployed.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Indonesia dominated new account additions and consumed the largest portion of total watch time, while Thailand and the Philippines contributed consistent incremental expansion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
New additions include former players LaTroy Hawkins and Grady Sizemore, as well as bench coaches Mark Hallberg and Mike Rabelo, major league field coordinator Toby Gardenhire and new lead hitting coach Keith Beauregard.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
The outfield has been remade and looks to be eight deep, headlined by the additions of prospect Jacob Melton and veterans Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
With the additions of Arráez and center fielder Harrison Bader, San Francisco boasts one of the better lineups in the National League.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Baltimore Orioles look tougher with the additions of first baseman Pete Alonso, closer Ryan Helsley, righty Shane Baz and outfielder Taylor Ward.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
About an hour later, SpaceX confirmed the latest additions (Group 17-34) to its 9,600+ megaconstellation had been successfully deployed.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
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With the passage of the extensions tucked into Congress’ sweeping appropriations bill, 32 sub-Saharan African nations and Haiti have now seen crucial duty-free access to the United States market restored—or have they?—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The roughly $200 million project will include a reconstructed interchange at I-35, new bridges, wider pavement, road realignments and extensions, new traffic signals, medians, sidewalks and other safety improvements.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Do electronic shelf labels lead to price increases?—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches above 6000 feet.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cold front is also bringing more snow to the area, adding to piles of snow that have yet to melt from last week’s major storm — the city’s biggest in five years — though accumulations are expected to be far lower.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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The factors that drove it have mostly played out, including Congress raising the Social Security eligibility age by two years, gains in education and life expectancy and fewer employee pensions, said Alicia Munnell, a senior adviser to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.—
Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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These performance gains have immediate implications for safety during human–robot interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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