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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 being selected by the Utah Jazz, Peterson is also signing an endorsement deal with Adidas, according to sneaker reporter Nick DePaula.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
In addition to Lasher, the candidates were Alex Bores, George Conway, Christopher Diep, Laura Dunn, Jack Schlossberg, Nina Schwalbe and Patrick Timmins.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In addition, the trade between the Heat and Bucks can’t be finalized and made official until the NBA’s free agency moratorium is lifted on July 6 at noon.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
In addition to Lasher, the candidates were Alex Bores, George Conway, Christopher Diep, Laura Dunn, Jack Schlossberg, Nina Schwalbe and Patrick Timmins.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In addition, the trade between the Heat and Bucks can’t be finalized and made official until the NBA’s free agency moratorium is lifted on July 6 at noon.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
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Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
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Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
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While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.
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Earlier city documents estimated that a combined police and fire facility in the annex would cost about $10 million, with an additional $1 million for a library.
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Jnane Rumi has 12 rooms, including seven suites in the main house, four pavilion rooms, and an annex with a bedroom, living room, and private swimming pool and garden.
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He's made a huge impact, obviously, and given Senegal a boost of energy.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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Consistency is the accumulation of decisions, habits, and behaviors repeated over a long duration of time.
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Heavy wind can catch a sail and potentially pull it off the fixture or tear it; too much rain or snow accumulation can also pull it down and rip it.
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The scale of Musk’s own net worth is now almost impossible to comprehend, such that, on Monday, SpaceX’s stock rallied, and Musk’s one-day gain was more than the net worth of Bill Gates, once the richest person in the world.
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However, Nawrocki is a nationalist politician who has exploited anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gain.
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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