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
While momentum is building toward a change worthy of upending tradition, many at the height of the sport wonder if one additional week would even make a difference.
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CBS News, 13 May 2026
Rai said the additional five years, stretching the patent from 2026 to 2031, likely stem from the Hatch-Waxman Act, a 1984 law that allows drugmakers to extend patents by up to five years to make up for time lost moving their drug through clinical trials and the FDA approval process.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The Miami Gardens Police Department says there may be additional victims.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
SpaceX is developing the rocket to be a fully reusable transportation system that can carry huge satellites and other payloads to space, meaning both the rocket and vehicle can return to the ground for additional missions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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CBS News, 13 May 2026
Rai said the additional five years, stretching the patent from 2026 to 2031, likely stem from the Hatch-Waxman Act, a 1984 law that allows drugmakers to extend patents by up to five years to make up for time lost moving their drug through clinical trials and the FDA approval process.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The Miami Gardens Police Department says there may be additional victims.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
SpaceX is developing the rocket to be a fully reusable transportation system that can carry huge satellites and other payloads to space, meaning both the rocket and vehicle can return to the ground for additional missions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving concerns over dwindling oil stockpiles and a further oil shock, according to statements from the International Energy Agency, alongside banks and energy executives.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is about a 40-minute drive away.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Adjective
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Don't leave any root behind, or else perennial weeds will grow back.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Growing up with eczema-prone skin, I was taught to stay away from any scented body lotion or else risk itchiness, redness, and irritation.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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