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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
The Uncollected Letters of Virginia Woolf, weighing in at a thousand pages and containing over 1,400 letters (additions to the 3,766 letters that were published in six volumes, edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, between 1975 and 1980), is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The additions represented a welcome counterpoint to what occurred during much of 2025, when job losses consistently haunted the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
They will be joined by a slate of new additions – Luna Maya, Bryan Domani, Shindy Huang, Myesha Lin and Derby Romero – who play fresh characters entering the story’s zombie-survival universe.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
There have been no renovations, no additions, no transfer of ownership, or changes to the property at all.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
New additions to the cast include Keeley Karsten as Malcolm’s daughter Leah, Vaughan Murrae as Malcolm’s youngest sibling Kelly, Kiana Madeira as Malcolm’s girlfriend Tristan, and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark as Dewey.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The two coaches are the newest additions to Mario Cristobal’s staff, starting their tenure with the team this spring.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
However, both are nutritious, low-calorie additions to a balanced diet.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
The additions represented a welcome counterpoint to what occurred during much of 2025, when job losses consistently haunted the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
They will be joined by a slate of new additions – Luna Maya, Bryan Domani, Shindy Huang, Myesha Lin and Derby Romero – who play fresh characters entering the story’s zombie-survival universe.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
There have been no renovations, no additions, no transfer of ownership, or changes to the property at all.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
New additions to the cast include Keeley Karsten as Malcolm’s daughter Leah, Vaughan Murrae as Malcolm’s youngest sibling Kelly, Kiana Madeira as Malcolm’s girlfriend Tristan, and Caleb Ellsworth-Clark as Dewey.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The two coaches are the newest additions to Mario Cristobal’s staff, starting their tenure with the team this spring.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
However, both are nutritious, low-calorie additions to a balanced diet.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
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Eligibility extensions Some college athletes, such as quarterback Diego Pavia, who most recently played for Vanderbilt University, have sued the NCAA to extend their eligibility beyond the current limit of four seasons and five calendar years.—
Andrew Urbaczewski,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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During similar situations in the past, the Rams awarded then record-breaking extensions to defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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And here’s the key point — those gains weren’t driven by massive increases in spending.—
William J. Bratton,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and the West Virginia panhandle, saying that parts of the area could see snow accumulations between one and three inches along with gusting winds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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If a dipstick test is positive, further lab tests to measure daily protein accumulations in urine can assess possible kidney damage and guide the next steps in the diagnosis.—
Charles Schmidt,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, just start making your trades to put your profit boosts to work and unlock your bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early military gains give way to a larger strategic mess.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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