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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the cache of old stamps I found in the discarded desk was a huge addition to my stamp collection
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
how do you account for the addition of more paint stains on your shirt after you put on a smock?
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Recent Examples of addition
Integrating simple additions throughout the day can boost flavanol consumption, Higgins said.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Comparisons to past years are also skewed by Nielsen’s addition of out-of-home estimates to its national TV sample in fall 2020.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
That’s in addition to its investigation of potential anticompetitive issues under standard merger rules with a July 7 deadline.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 June 2026
Blend well after each addition.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 16 June 2026
Comparisons to past years are also skewed by Nielsen’s addition of out-of-home estimates to its national TV sample in fall 2020.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
That’s in addition to its investigation of potential anticompetitive issues under standard merger rules with a July 7 deadline.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 June 2026
Blend well after each addition.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
Noun
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To Crowley and Dixit, their multispecies map is a natural extension of this worldview by identifying places meaningful to Penryn’s nonhuman residents and visitors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The extension gives county leaders more time to review how data centers should be regulated as metro Atlanta continues to attract more development tied to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital services.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Oracle now expects capital expenditures will reach about $50 billion in the fiscal year ending in May 2026 — a $15 billion increase from its September forecast — executives said on a conference call after the results were released.—
Brody Ford,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Over the last few months, the monthly increase in tariff money collected by customs has slowed, but November’s total was the first month that collections were lower than the previous month.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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The brain disorder is caused by the accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the brain’s ventricles, leading to a range of cognitive and physical problems, particularly issues with gait, coordination, and bladder control.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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For most, the cause of bad breath is gum disease or an accumulation of bad bacteria in the mouth.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
17 July 2025
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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Set in a 16th-century annex to Palazzo Borghese, whose verdant gardens are visible from the rooms on the upper floors, Hotel Vilòn was designed by architect Giampiero Panepinto and set designer Paolo Bonfini, who imbued it with a bit of cinematic flair.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Advertisement Should the measure fail in the Senate, the political backing to boot out the Republicans who rejected it is likely to get a boost.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to your spearmint tea for a boost of flavor.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Three of his four catches moved the sticks on Sunday, and two were explosive gains (at least 16 yards), including a 33-yard grab on third-and-6 in the fourth quarter.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Brands need a tool for building real loyalty, rather than short-term financial gain.—
Ron Tarter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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