1
as in then
in addition to what has been said
the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring
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2
as in better
to a greater or higher extent
the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were
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as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number
bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
add a little more to the mixture
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
Another, more literal way to create nostalgia with your plant choices is by using heirloom seeds.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Lamont says universities should have done more to prepare for the eventual loss of those funds.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
My characters are often like anthropologists, studying the culture, the mores, the rituals of a place.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
The muscles that help your eyes focus may also weaken, making blurry vision from astigmatism more noticeable.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
Another, more literal way to create nostalgia with your plant choices is by using heirloom seeds.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
What’s more, the CPB went out of its way to stay out of specific editorial decisions.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025
Lamont says universities should have done more to prepare for the eventual loss of those funds.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
The big picture: The 1920s brought a redefinition in women's roles and ideals, from social mores to fashion.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
My characters are often like anthropologists, studying the culture, the mores, the rituals of a place.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
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Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Ball played college basketball at UCLA in 2017 and then went pro for the Los Angeles Ballers, Queensboro Swarm and Astros de Jalisco in Mexico.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
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In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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This article has been updated with further information.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The Secret Service did not provide further information in its statement.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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And besides, Thomas has no business on a women’s swim team.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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By now she’s made her choice and nearly loaded the moving truck besides.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The couple's additional monthly expenses average about 2,000 Turkish Lira, or approximately $50 USD.—
Celia Fernandez
Kaan Oguz,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Help with muscle recovery and possible muscle gain: Consuming enough protein after physical activity helps speed the process of muscle repair and recovery.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
28 July 2025
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For many months, job gains have been concentrated in just a few sectors – health care, state and local governments, and leisure and hospitality.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Federal student loan rates heading down slightly All news isn't necessarily bad on student loans, either.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Now, these are just steps on the way to some other destination, which is not going to be final either.—
Chava Pearl Lansky,
JSTOR Daily,
30 July 2025
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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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