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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
On the tech side, it’s loaded with traction control and lean-sensitive ABS, which is thanks to the addition of an inertial measurement unit.
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New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
And in addition to the tourism boom, local fans are getting in on the action.
—Cynthia Kim, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Those additions aimed to boost engagement but never reached critical mass.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition to Garner, executive producers include Donna Roth and Susan Arnold; Scott Hemming (for Revolution Studios); Alyssa Altman (for RK Films); and Marks.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
And in addition to the tourism boom, local fans are getting in on the action.
—Cynthia Kim, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Those additions aimed to boost engagement but never reached critical mass.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
In addition to Garner, executive producers include Donna Roth and Susan Arnold; Scott Hemming (for Revolution Studios); Alyssa Altman (for RK Films); and Marks.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kuku is positioning it as a genre first for Indian cinema, with the theatrical setting central to its strategy – the company sees the communal big-screen experience as distinct from, rather than an extension of, its existing digital offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is an increase from the 31 arrests made during the same period last year.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That represents an increase of nearly 2,000 spectators per outing, which equates to a 7% rise compared with the same point in 2024-25.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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These include the Anixter office building at 2301 Patriot Boulevard, Anixter’s annex at 2591 Compass Road, and the original Astellas office buildings at 2375 Waterview Drive near I-294 and Willow Road, the village said.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The church, the school, and the rest of the campus — which published reports say also included a rectory, a convent, and an annex — were left vacant.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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At present, scramjet engine development is one of the hardest engineering problems to solve, so any boost to that will be very useful indeed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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His challenge is finding a way to maximize the revenue boost from the oil price rise while cushioning the impact on the poorest people in a nation where around 60% of the population live below the World Bank’s poverty line.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Powell understands that the accumulation of these moments is itself a form of knowledge, and that Emily was accumulating it in real time while writing one of the strangest novels in the English language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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The chest freezer had ice accumulation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Jayhawks’ loss has been the Red Storm’s program-altering gain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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As the days get longer and the sun gains strength, cocktails like the Bramble float back into our minds, as if compelled by the season.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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