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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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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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as in including
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Recent Examples of plus
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
In 2025, sales in the $50M plus range made up 7% of the market, The New York Times reported.
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Elizabeth MacBride,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Williams recorded a plus-minus rating of +25.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
Herman, 42, owes $50,000 plus interest in settlement funds to Rebecca Liland, and another $39,300 plus interest to Jennifer McGonigal, after each filed civil lawsuits against him in Broward County and received default judgments when Herman didn’t answer.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In the seven seasons since his 2019 trade from Oklahoma City to the Los Angeles Clippers, George has appeared in 60-plus games just once.
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
In 2025, sales in the $50M plus range made up 7% of the market, The New York Times reported.
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Elizabeth MacBride,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Adjective
On the plus side, the macro structure of the book—the pace of the plot, the tick-tock alternation between present and past in each chapter—was sound.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Williams recorded a plus-minus rating of +25.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Preposition
That case was settled in December 2022 for $105 million plus half of the proceeds from the sale of Little Saint James, which is one of two islands that Epstein owned.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
Herman, 42, owes $50,000 plus interest in settlement funds to Rebecca Liland, and another $39,300 plus interest to Jennifer McGonigal, after each filed civil lawsuits against him in Broward County and received default judgments when Herman didn’t answer.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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When energy demand is low and renewable energy supply is in surplus, the Nova Spin uses its electric motor to accelerate the steel rotor inside the unit.
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Instead, the Sharks got two defensemen who are not elite and a forward who might just be a surplus to immediate needs.
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July 4th fireworks and celebrations hold extra meaning in 2026 as the United States celebrates the 250th birthday of the nation.
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
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Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
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Heavy hitters expected to testify Heavy hitters in Silicon Valley including Musk, Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are expected to testify in person.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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Attems Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, $20 Attems offers a slightly riper, more generous introduction to Friulian sauvignon blanc, but never veers into tropical excess.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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