1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in extra
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plus
Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Martin struggled all night, going 0-for-4 with a plus-minus rating of -7.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Leave that after the comedy is just tragedy plus time.
—Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Annika Pham, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Young never completed a pass of more than 16 yards all day, while Maye hit two of 30-plus.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plus
Noun
Home Nation offers eight simple housing options with a plus size on each one.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Martin struggled all night, going 0-for-4 with a plus-minus rating of -7.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The sculpture is priced at $91,000 plus tax and shipping from Hedley Studios’ headquarters in Bicester, England.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Leave that after the comedy is just tragedy plus time.
—Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Preposition
Debut Dagger-Blackbird Award, before opening up new markets for Ægisdóttir in the 20-plus territories where it was translated including in France and the UK.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Young never completed a pass of more than 16 yards all day, while Maye hit two of 30-plus.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
-
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
-
In the video announcement, Adams touted a decrease in multiple crime areas and an increase in diverse leadership across city departments during his time as mayor.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Delaware tops the list, where mortgage-free retirees have an annual surplus of $1,764.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
-
One tenth of the remaining surplus will be used to form a national cobalt reserve, while the rest, Tshisekedi said, would be handed to small-scale miners.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
But what puts the Porkers over the top is a deep lineup of players like twins Emily Hagan and Grace Hagan (both Temple lacrosse commits), who pack an extra dose of athleticism and competitiveness, with skills that translate from lacrosse.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Having this cause in my life gives me an extra way to connect with people and begin a dialogue on an important issue.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
In addition to Holladay, Cordelia Smith-Johnson, a Democrat from Sherwood, and Bo Renshaw, a Republican from North Little Rock, have already announced their candidacies for the seat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
-
With the addition and elevation of Schwenz, the union looks to be changing up its strategy around negotiations communication ahead of next year’s bargaining.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
To some market watchers, Nvidia’s latest deals feel all-too-similar to the excesses of past technology booms.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
-
While the first game trafficked in elegant neatness, Hades II is practically bursting at the seams with excess.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Preposition
-
But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
-
The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Noun
-
Intel rallied over 20% in the past week and has seen a year-to-date gain of nearly 80%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
-
The Old Mill Trail is a heavily trafficked area of the park, popular with hikers looking for moderate distance and sweeping views without strenuous elevation gain - about 1,400 feet over eight miles, when combined with two of the park’s mixed-use trails.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Preposition
-
Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
-
But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share