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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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Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
This year, however, many turned their prayers on a more immediate target.
—Paola Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
The Trump administration is floating the idea of adding 36 more countries to its travel ban that began earlier this month, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by The Washington Post and Reuters.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Similarly, Amos Kendall, the nation’s postmaster general, adopted an extreme states’ rights position and suppressed the periodicals in the interest of buttressing local mores.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte is talking more about how his faith in God helped him persevere after admitting in 2007 to using human growth hormone for two days after an elbow injury.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
This year, however, many turned their prayers on a more immediate target.
—Paola Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Adjective
On Meet the Press, Klobuchar said that more security had been added to her team.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
The Trump administration is floating the idea of adding 36 more countries to its travel ban that began earlier this month, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by The Washington Post and Reuters.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Noun
But even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Similarly, Amos Kendall, the nation’s postmaster general, adopted an extreme states’ rights position and suppressed the periodicals in the interest of buttressing local mores.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
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By then, Sina had founded a nonprofit called Intimacy Directors International with two other women—Siobhan Richardson, a movement coach, and Rodis, who had been doing some informal intimacy coördination for a stunt program at N.Y.U.’s film school.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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When the cameras start rolling, players leap into an outdoor arena to hide their team’s flag, then scramble to reveal the enemy’s location by controlling radar towers and scouring the map’s multitude of hidden nooks and crannies.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 June 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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The effects of the bill would also be compounded by further changes by individual states.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Established in 1996 to further gender equality in literature prizes, the Women’s Prize bestows the annual honor to the author of what judges determine is the best full-length novel of the year written in English and published in the UK.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Noun
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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,
9 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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And besides, Reyes doesn’t have to kill the Ghost — just bring them back alive.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Bring binoculars again because the moon will be slender, and, besides, the Pleiades look spectacular with a bit of magnification.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Saddam brutally repressed them using helicopter gunships as American forces next door in the Gulf stood by, only later establishing no-fly zones to protect these vulnerable populations from additional attacks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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But nobody bought this one either — Wild Honey became their worst seller to date.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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And don’t worry about getting eaten alive by bugs either.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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