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
PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel has also been remodeling some of its 660-plus restaurants.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Had the board had voted yes, Ono would have entered a five-year contract valued up to $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The Broncos got cooked by Daniel Jones in a way that very few quarterbacks have managed in the past two-plus seasons.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Simply dip a strip in the water, tap the plus button, and use your phone's camera to take a snapshot of the strip.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Cracker Barrel has also been remodeling some of its 660-plus restaurants.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Your next move matters more than your beliefs Manifestation means focus plus clarity plus detachment.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Had the board had voted yes, Ono would have entered a five-year contract valued up to $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Preposition
Crowley also played Mary Scanlon in more than 250 episodes of the daytime drama Port Charles, 60-plus of Generations and on other soaps including The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and primetime’s Falcon Crest.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The Broncos got cooked by Daniel Jones in a way that very few quarterbacks have managed in the past two-plus seasons.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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The brutal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus shocked the nation and is forcing it to confront what appears to be an increase in political violence across the country.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Labor Department data released on Thursday showed one of the biggest weekly increases in jobless claims in more than a year.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The surplus of production has forced local cooperatives to push prices down in order to sell their wines and, as a result, retail prices remain low.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another highlight was the ReValue Stock Hub, a platform for companies to market surplus materials while promoting sustainable solutions for excess stock through both physical and digital channels.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Try one of Nour Hammour’s shearling options—the Carolyn is a classic silhouette for the brand—or opt a reversible option from Diane Von Furstenberg or Lafayette 148 for extra warmth and versatility.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Similar to an in-office treatment, step one is a trio of extra-strength exfoliating acids (lactic, glycolic, and mandelic), and step two is a clay mask to simultaneously neutralize the acids and deep clean the skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its luxury suites the Four Seasons has eleven villas available for rental.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 1956, long before those flashy rhinestone jumpsuits, the infamous Jungle Room, and all the Vegas excess, Elvis was just a handsome, super-talented guy playing high schools and military bases along the Gulf coast.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Panday plays a convincingly gruff tortured artist alongside Padda’s struggling ingenue, and most of the screen time is devoted to their pairing instead of introducing tertiary excess.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 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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Overnight, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surpassed the 45,000 mark for the first time, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The market has been on a particular tear in September in the leadup to the Fed meeting, as more moribund jobs data poured in – the S&P 500 has posted gains in six of nine sessions this month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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