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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
This flavorful twist to the classic cranberry chutney has a little something extra, thanks to the addition of cayenne pepper, fresh ginger, cloves, and mustard seeds.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
The additions to its content slate are geared at boosting Paramount+ streaming subscribers.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In addition to the six officers, 11 members were elected to serve on the board.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In addition to his reputation for scientific innovation and leadership, however, Watson was notorious for his bigotry.
—Kathryn Paige Harden, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
The additions to its content slate are geared at boosting Paramount+ streaming subscribers.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In addition to the six officers, 11 members were elected to serve on the board.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In addition to his reputation for scientific innovation and leadership, however, Watson was notorious for his bigotry.
—Kathryn Paige Harden, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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Darbin Wofford, deputy director of health care for the centrist Democratic group Third Way, said even if there’s an agreement that reopens the government without a subsidy extension, Republicans already own the consequences.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Clippers rewarded the 36-year-old point guard with a two-year, $81 million contract extension.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hays arranged a covert meeting with Fitzwater in the courthouse annex.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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MacLeod's father Malcolm ran a post office out of an annex on their modern house.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For customers upgrading from DSL or cable, Brightspeed Fiber offers a major boost in reliability and upload speeds without the complexity of traditional service agreements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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There was ice accumulation on the condenser fan piping in the walk-in bakery freezer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Any snowfall will likely be just flurries, with no accumulation anticipated, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Awards tied to market cap gains are paired with operational achievements.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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