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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring
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2
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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as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number
bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
add a little more to the mixture
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Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Coat the bottom in a sweet chocolate mixture for an even more indulgent treat.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Missing him for at least two more games would be extremely bad news.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Then, menopause hits, and hair loss turns into a much more pressing issue.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Coat the bottom in a sweet chocolate mixture for an even more indulgent treat.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The more carp taken, the more tickets one receives.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Missing him for at least two more games would be extremely bad news.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Weight impacts perceptions and people that are considered overweight based on societal norms and cultural mores experience exclusion, bias and discrimination because of their body size.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
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The Tunnels story is that Chinese immigrants built a network of tunnels under the city because they were forced to live underground; the tunnels were then used by gangsters and bootleggers, including Al Capone.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Oct. 2025
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He then flat-footed a pass that was deflected.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
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Putting further investment toward recycling, by 2030, Eastman intends to allocate 90 percent of its research and development spend tied to Naia textiles on innovations related to sustainability and circularity.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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The production, the rhythm, the message and Langley’s unmistakable voice meld mightily to make this an irresistible track and further cement Langley as one of the genre’s brightest newcomers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That's a 5% increase from 9% last year and higher than 8% for 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And, besides, all of the album’s aims converge under one roof.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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And besides, Milan would have to do the running.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Companies are layering in additional home security, personal security, and cybersecurity protections for CEOs and high-profile executives and board members.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Awarded by the National Fund for Sacred Places, the $160,000 is a matching grant, meaning that Wright on Main is responsible for raising an additional $160,000 to bring $320,000 of repairs to the project.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, eating larger quantities of almonds over a period of time may contribute to weight gain.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The art of putting pen to paper isn’t lost on younger leaders either.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Initiating these conversations should not just be a mother's role, either.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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