as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone
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Recent Examples of additive
Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Why cigarette butts make a good asphalt additive Modern road construction often relies on additives to improve the strength and flexibility of asphalt.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But Jose says the sudden overall enthusiasm for food additive regulation reflects consumer frustration with federal inaction and an abrupt political embrace of the issue by conservative lawmakers historically resistant to regulation.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
While water-intensive crop like cotton have defined Arizona's economy in the 5 C's, a potential additive to the mantra, cannabis, is finding new ways to grow without impacting the state's water supply.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Why cigarette butts make a good asphalt additive Modern road construction often relies on additives to improve the strength and flexibility of asphalt.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Additionally, the cumulative effect of ADHD drug treatment may lead to additive improvements over time, whereas negative consequences may accumulate the longer an individual goes untreated.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
But Jose says the sudden overall enthusiasm for food additive regulation reflects consumer frustration with federal inaction and an abrupt political embrace of the issue by conservative lawmakers historically resistant to regulation.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
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On YouTube alone, the property has channels in six languages and nearly one billion cumulative views.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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This form must be filed online by any American who has a financial interest and/or signatory control over bank accounts outside the United States that have had a cumulative total of $10,000 on deposit at any point during the previous calendar year.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The decision is useful for planning purposes in structuring intercompany borrowing, especially when dealing with foreign subsidiaries.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The film was co-financed by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Group.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The song, which begins with the soft sound of an acoustic guitar, transforms into an orchestral accompaniment with string arrangements by Roberto Verástegui.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Puzzle Me screen reader works as a complement to other screen reader technology.—
Patrick Merrell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The best results come from collaboration—writers, designers and strategists working together to make sure the visuals and messaging complement each other.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fatty acid is available as a supplement.—
Lindsay Cook,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of Jordan’s patients have had good luck with supplements containing an herb called maca.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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