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as in better
to a greater or higher extent the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were

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noun

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Adverb
That tracks with the broader hair mood of 2026, which has shifted toward polish with a more personalized finish. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026 Republicans clearly are working with the president to make life more affordable. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
These second- and third-tier citizens can’t hold certain public offices, are sometimes banned from serving in the civil service entirely and have more difficulty securing other essential documents. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026 With the project getting completed earlier this year, there will be more room for people to roam the area, as well as space for more vendors, with over 150 artists expected to be in attendance. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
The five-parter from Tiger King co-director Eric Goode features reptile dealers with a fondness for creepy crawlies and a loose connection to ethical and legal mores. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026 Classical studies majors will surely be aghast at how the likes of Zeus and Poseidon are sublimated into social mores and choppy waves (just as Zendaya fans might rage at how her disapproving Athena only cameos as Odysseus’ invisible friend). — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for more
Recent Examples of Synonyms for more
Adverb
  • Police then found his landlord’s body elsewhere in the house with mortal wounds.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And is then ultimately blind to the tragic ethical and moral compromises that are necessary to survive.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.
    — The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.
    — Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • The cause and manner of death remain pending further studies and investigation, the spokesperson said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Investment migration is changing, and further changes are likely.
    — Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After many farmers protested the increases, Lamont canceled the revaluation in January and assembled the working group to look into the issue.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Fleek argues the rule could send more overstock and customer returns toward resale, though its report does not show that such an increase has happened yet.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • And besides, there’s a theory that, with the meow, the cats were evolving to imitate us.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But that does not take away from the performance — besides, there was a neat ball into the box in the first half that led to a fine double save by Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Engineers will collect additional performance data during those flights.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Deep Research can gather additional material when the existing project sources remain insufficient.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On the ensuing possession, Rickie Collins found Javon Rogers down the middle of the field for a 47-yard gain to the ASU 20.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The experiments were not designed to demonstrate ignition or fusion gain, but to isolate and test this core compression principle.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Clark doesn't need another national controversy attached to her name either.
    — Jonathan Flora OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As of this week, there’s no money earmarked for construction, either.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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