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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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Ben Francois, Harvard Business Review, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet Pittman and staff believe the Razorbacks could have been more dominant, especially with a tougher offense to contend with on Saturday.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information becomes available.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Kevin Lozano, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Even as our cultural mores and our health standards evolve, the cigarette retains this symbolic power.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Adverb
That act is infinitely more complex if the CEO is also the owner and founder of the company.
—Ben Francois, Harvard Business Review, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet Pittman and staff believe the Razorbacks could have been more dominant, especially with a tougher offense to contend with on Saturday.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This, incidentally, could lead to more persistent inflation if demand for higher wages (to keep up with the higher costs) drives up the cost of labor.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information becomes available.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Still, the country’s changing mores have been challenging to navigate.
—Kevin Lozano, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Even as our cultural mores and our health standards evolve, the cigarette retains this symbolic power.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Adverb
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In early fall, use it as a warm accent with your favorite summer dresses, then pair it with jeans or leggings once the weather cools down later in the season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball hit the receiver, bounced off tight end Jonnu Smith and then landed back in Metcalf’s arms.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 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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No further details were provided.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Commissioners briefly discussed Ballard’s motion, which was to direct staff to conduct further research on an ordinance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And besides, a lifetime-achievement award being presented to him in Tuscany makes for a good excuse.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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And besides, damage has already been done.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reed may face additional charges for the assault on the Malibu Jack’s employee, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Voters instead delivered gains to both far-right and far-left parties.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In general, seniors with high incomes would not qualify; lower income seniors who do not pay taxes would not benefit, either.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Offense isn't the place the Eagles made a notable addition either.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“More.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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