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
Instead, representatives wanted to see some alternatives and additional studies on the corridor and how it could be improved.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Investigators believe Heuermann may be linked to additional killings.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed in 2023 after fresh violence erupted.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional information.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Investigators believe Heuermann may be linked to additional killings.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed in 2023 after fresh violence erupted.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional information.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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Those, to me, were the people that had a lot more to say after the reunion ended.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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But more variations of Austronesian languages have been identified in Taiwan, accompanied with more intricate grammatical structures and expansive vocabularies, which has provided insights for linguists.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Going back and forth with Qatari officials, who had been in Tehran to try to get the agreement completed, US officials sought to prevent further conflict, the sources said.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The federal agency has yet to disclose further details about the tornadoes.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 June 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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Here’s what else state workers shared.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Here's a look at what else visitors can find in the exhibition, which opens to the public June 2 as part of the Smithsonian's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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