additional

adjective

ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
Definition of additionalnext
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence

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Recent Examples of additional Despite extensive search efforts, authorities had found no additional survivors, said Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Commander Jarod Toczko. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 July 2026 As well as incurring the costs for additional substations, transmission, and power electronics equipment for their new facilities, large load customers are encouraged to agree to curtail power usage at times of local transmission constraints. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 Meanwhile, some businesses along the new trail segment are already seeing some additional foot traffic from users. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 On Thursday, the festival shared five additional films that will screen as part of this year’s Special Presentations program, with more titles to be announced starting next week. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for additional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
  1. more
  2. further
  3. farther
  4. another
  5. else
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  • And while Californians continue to support state law mandating 100% of the state’s electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2045, only 38% of them are willing to pay more on their electrical bills for that shift.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In recent months, members of Congress have been debating more limited bills that would only ban trading by lawmakers, and not the president.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • The Don Yai Thong archaeological site, about 80 miles southwest of Bangkok, was discovered early this year after residents found pieces of ancient bronze drums in a rice field, leading to further excavation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • With the Round of 16 now complete and the quarterfinals set to run from July 9 through July 11, the 2026 World Cup retains ample capacity for further surprises and defining performances.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of further
Adjective
  • Many travelers were making their way to the opposite coast for weddings, family reunions, or farther voyages to Tasmania or New Zealand.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Lachlan Murdoch, Fox’s CEO, also delivered public remarks, something no member of his family, which controls Fox, has done in recent memory — or even in the farther past.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 June 2026
Definition of farther
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
Definition of another
Adjective
  • Renting general-purpose hardware means building a business on a component someone else designs, prices, and decides how to allocate.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Giamatti plays Jerry, the director who casts Mona because nobody else auditions for the role.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Definition of else

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