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
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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
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as in extra
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Recent Examples of plus
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
His intimate knowledge of Boca is seen as a big plus, as is his friendship with Riquelme.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The plus factor this time was the addition of baby Gru Jr., who torments the older Gru.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Having Estévez and other veterans around as a sounding board is a definite plus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
His intimate knowledge of Boca is seen as a big plus, as is his friendship with Riquelme.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Adjective
Robinson, with his relentless rebounding and rim protection, had posted a plus/minus of +41 off the bench this postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
The plus factor this time was the addition of baby Gru Jr., who torments the older Gru.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Preposition
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead Florida’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
The recipe for comedy is tragedy plus time, and Jerah Milligan knows the feeling of that time running out.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Over the years, Trump has promised action on policy issues from tax legislation to minimum wage increases to health care within two weeks.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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And the data show sharp increases across almost all demographics.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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At the end of the Cryogenian, when the ice melted and the frozen continents thawed, a surplus of nutrient-rich meltwater flooded Earth.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Today, the company focuses on securing land with surplus electricity — renewable, solar, wind, nuclear, grid or off-grid — and reliable internet connectivity.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This simple, oversized button-down shirt can be thrown over a tank top for extra coverage, worn with trousers for a dinner out, or used to elevate a pair of classic jeans.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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At the time, Michelle, now 38, welcomed the extra opportunity to see her baby on the screen.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The strikes killed the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the country's top two military officials, in addition to several nuclear scientists.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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If the newest additions—Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders—hit the ground running, there's no reason to think City won't push toward the final.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Yet the Iceland international midfielder quickly came to be seen as a symbol of the regime’s financial excess and muddled thinking.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Just after the plant finishes blooming, prune excess growth back to 6 inches.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
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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
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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
Preposition
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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
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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