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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
In addition to chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative disorder and obstructive sleep apnea were also listed in the report.
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In addition to the theme parks, the plan also green-lights an 18-hole golf course, shopping and dining space, plus office space.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
In addition to Akbar Sheikh, other interviewees include internet business entrepreneurs such as Tai Lopez, Russell Brunson, Mike Winnet, Dan Henry, as well as motivational online life-style and mental health experts such as Gretchen Rubin, Lauren Tickner, Alex Partridge and Robert Waldinger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In addition to the theme parks, the plan also green-lights an 18-hole golf course, shopping and dining space, plus office space.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
In addition to Akbar Sheikh, other interviewees include internet business entrepreneurs such as Tai Lopez, Russell Brunson, Mike Winnet, Dan Henry, as well as motivational online life-style and mental health experts such as Gretchen Rubin, Lauren Tickner, Alex Partridge and Robert Waldinger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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Robert Pierce, PhD, is a state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Houston coach Ime Udoka agreed to a multiyear contract extension days after New York requested to interview him.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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One reported a 60% increase in sales within four months, while another saved 30-hours per week on decision-making processes, according to Medone.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Spike in Civilian Deaths The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The $28 million Hartford project involves the conversion of an annex in the office building at 242 Trumbull St., a 4-story structure which has its entrance off Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Countries hope to adopt by next year’s assembly an annex to the treaty that would guarantee that countries that share virus samples will receive tests, medicines and vaccines used to fight pandemics, under what’s called the Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing system.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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However, here’s the catch: these estimates do not even include the prospective boost from the new cryptocurrency offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Even small habits, such as drinking green tea every morning or incorporating spicy foods into your meals, may offer a slight boost.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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The annual Ten Thousand Commandments report has, since 1993, tracked the inexorable accumulation of federal regulation.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The United States would be, to put it mildly, naïve to believe that the accumulation of intelligence and modern warfare knowledge by North Korea, China and Iran presents no threat to the United States.—
Laura Thornton,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
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The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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