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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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Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
This year, however, many turned their prayers on a more immediate target.
—Paola Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
The Trump administration is floating the idea of adding 36 more countries to its travel ban that began earlier this month, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by The Washington Post and Reuters.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
But even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte is talking more about how his faith in God helped him persevere after admitting in 2007 to using human growth hormone for two days after an elbow injury.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
This year, however, many turned their prayers on a more immediate target.
—Paola Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Adjective
On Meet the Press, Klobuchar said that more security had been added to her team.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
The Trump administration is floating the idea of adding 36 more countries to its travel ban that began earlier this month, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by The Washington Post and Reuters.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Noun
Director Benedict Andrews has adapted the text with a heavy, though not inelegant, push toward contemporary British rhythms and mores, and the ensemble gets the street-clothes-with-a-nod-to-character treatment.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
But even so, times are changing, and certain social mores and rules have fallen by the wayside.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
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The Sisters of Mercy then typically placed those babies with adoptive parents.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 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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The effects of the bill would also be compounded by further changes by individual states.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Established in 1996 to further gender equality in literature prizes, the Women’s Prize bestows the annual honor to the author of what judges determine is the best full-length novel of the year written in English and published in the UK.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Aflac generated nearly $19 billion in revenue last year, which marked a 1.2% increase over the previous year, according to an earnings release.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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According to his numbers, these implementations deliver a 20% increase in sales with this automation.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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By now she’s made her choice and nearly loaded the moving truck besides.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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The faculty included experts on all five of the world’s major faith traditions, as well as scholars fluent in another dozen or so minor religions besides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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New responsibilities put pressure on FHP While not every trooper is carrying out immigration enforcement duties every day, the additional responsibilities can reduce their capacity for FHP’s core mission: traffic control.—
Kara Newhouse,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
Noun
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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The mecha linkage wasn’t an arbitrary one either, as mecha anime veteran Ryosuke Takahashi handled the series’ composition.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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But nobody bought this one either — Wild Honey became their worst seller to date.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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