1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
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as in extra
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Recent Examples of plus
Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The use of local ingredients is a plus – and would reduce dependency on global aid, says Nadia Akseer of Hopkins.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
With a +8 point differential, Stewart was the only Pistons player to finish with a positive plus/minus.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
What exactly is being done with the $70 million plus that the Marlins receive annually in revenue sharing?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Some use the surprisingly strong spider webs to help hold their nests together, so that’s another plus for letting spiders live in our gardens.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
The use of local ingredients is a plus – and would reduce dependency on global aid, says Nadia Akseer of Hopkins.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Reflecting on their 20 plus years in music, Hanna and Ashley are most grateful to be able to do this together.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
With a +8 point differential, Stewart was the only Pistons player to finish with a positive plus/minus.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Preposition
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
What exactly is being done with the $70 million plus that the Marlins receive annually in revenue sharing?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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But the portion of the decision that raised the most hackles revised the rules so that new rooftop solar customers would no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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The investment bank sees a surplus of 1 million bpd this year and 1.5 million bpd in 2026.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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That means Tuesday’s meeting puts Rosado in a position to vote to give himself an extra year in office at his first City Commission meeting.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The device will reveal information about the engine and control settings, in addition to cockpit conversations, Paul Fromme, a mechanical engineer with the U.K.-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers said in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Read More: Lee Jae-myung Aims to Steer South Korea Through Crisis A populist shaped by his years as a labor and human rights lawyer, Lee has long advocated for a stronger state role in redistributing economic gains and curbing the excesses of South Korea’s powerful conglomerates.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
3 June 2025
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But the soft power derived from American culture will not survive the excesses of the U.S. government during the next four years if American democracy continues to erode and the country acts as a bully abroad.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Noun
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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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
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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