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
Subscribers to the new streaming tier will gain access to that material at no additional cost.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
While the powerhouse duo return as creators, writers and directors, they’re joined by Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth as additional directors this season.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Melissa is expected to bring rainfall of 15 to 30 inches to portions of Jamaica and additional rainfall of 6 to 12 inches for southern Hispaniola through Wednesday, with storm total local maxima of 40 inches.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
While the powerhouse duo return as creators, writers and directors, they’re joined by Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth as additional directors this season.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Melissa is expected to bring rainfall of 15 to 30 inches to portions of Jamaica and additional rainfall of 6 to 12 inches for southern Hispaniola through Wednesday, with storm total local maxima of 40 inches.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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While City boss Guardiola has used a 4-3-3 more often in his managerial career, his methods follow Lillo’s approach in using positional play to create more passing angles and greater numerical advantages at the sharp end of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Click or tap here to learn more.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pain appeared to stem from Springer's right side — potentially the hip or oblique — but there is no further information.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The department declined to provide further details, citing the need to review records.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is just 40 minutes away, and rental cars make that last stretch a breeze.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The higher the number, the stronger the storm and the farther south the northern lights can be seen.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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 council members addressed during a busy meeting.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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Branching workflows introduce if/else logic.—
Andrew Siemer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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