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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as in including
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Recent Examples of plus
CBS News, 12 June 2026
Eldridge’s matchup doesn’t immediately stand out as a plus.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
On the plus side, one of my favorite features is its split-screen mode.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
But in their century-plus of existence, the lake-like impoundments created by the dams have become beloved fixtures of nearby communities.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Eldridge’s matchup doesn’t immediately stand out as a plus.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Hayes finished with seven points in 13 minutes and had a plus-minus rating of +11.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
On the plus side, one of my favorite features is its split-screen mode.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Preposition
Additionally, the home office is built into the wooden countertop and has some storage plus basic seating.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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When models frequently access fragmented systems, latency increases and user experience suffers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Analysts project the state budget’s Special Transportation Fund — which is paid for chiefly with various fuel and sales tax receipts — will run up a $214 million or 9% surplus next fiscal year, leaving some to ask why the diesel tax is increasing at all.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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When the state's income tax refund fund carries a surplus of $150 million or more, money over that amount will be directed to pensions.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The president, who has repeatedly described himself as a Knicks fan, had attended Game 3, prompting heightening security concerns and extra security measures for attendees.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Your thoughts may feel extra charged today!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Preposition
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The producer, in addition to Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, has had a string of movies premiere at Sundance including Twinless, directed by and starring James Sweeney alongside Dylan O’Brien, which was acquired by Roadside Attractions after its 2025 premiere.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The three host nations of the World Cup – Canada, Mexico and the United States – are home to around 200,000 ultra-high net worth individuals, those sitting on fortunes in excess of $30 million.—
Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Fox also has said the play’s politics are intentionally elusive, but its main target is identity-politics excesses.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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