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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Plus, Fleury’s easygoing personality would be additive to the dressing room and should remove any potential concerns about how things might go if the organization carries three goaltenders with Calvin Pickard still in the mix, too.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Health Department scrutiny of a vaccine additive could signal changes coming next year.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
This additive method replaced time-consuming polishing techniques.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Plus, Fleury’s easygoing personality would be additive to the dressing room and should remove any potential concerns about how things might go if the organization carries three goaltenders with Calvin Pickard still in the mix, too.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hyundai actually recommends a fuel additive every 2000 miles due to carbon build up which can cause hesitation and poor performance.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Health Department scrutiny of a vaccine additive could signal changes coming next year.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
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Gaza's Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 586 Palestinians had been killed since the start of the ceasefire, bringing the cumulative toll to 72,037 killed since the start of Israel's offensive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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China doubled down with trillions in cumulative investment to build a clean-tech manufacturing base and invest in green infrastructure.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The deal will also see Sky, a Comcast subsidiary, debut a dedicated Disney+ Cinema linear channel.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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The local subsidiary, Shijing Agriculture Technology, uses sensors and software — including AI from DeepSeek — to optimize regional production.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Feel free to switch out the black beans for kidney or pinto beans, and don’t forget all the accompaniments.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Charbonnet and Walker made up the running back duo that was the pace-changer for the Seahawks offense, the complement to their devastating aerial attack led by Sam Darnold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Add a Spa Treatment Having a massage or relaxing in an herbal cocoon at The Spa is the perfect complement to soaking in the tepid springs.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your healthcare provider will likely order labs to check your magnesium and vitamin D levels before recommending a supplement.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2026
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The details are buried in the study’s supplement.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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