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
Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The plus is festivals and events are now more important than ever to spotlight new series in a cluttered market.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The Lakers have stood down some of the Western Conference’s giant teams with the strategy, with Dorian Finney-Smith’s plus/minus numbers as the best evidence.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
The salary for Toronto’s starting five is $156 million plus unlikely bonuses.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The convection baking option turns this microwave into a second oven, which is a huge plus.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The plus is festivals and events are now more important than ever to spotlight new series in a cluttered market.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In the Tapo app, hit the plus button to add the RV20 Max to your account.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The Lakers have stood down some of the Western Conference’s giant teams with the strategy, with Dorian Finney-Smith’s plus/minus numbers as the best evidence.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Preposition
According to reports, the one-year deal is worth $14 million plus incentives, and includes $13.15 million fully guaranteed.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
The salary for Toronto’s starting five is $156 million plus unlikely bonuses.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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At the three-month mark, my skin visibly looked more glowy, likely thanks to the increase of collagen production.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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That's still an increase of $2 million over recent years.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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On Robust Earnings Reports—As Microsoft Reclaims Crown As World’s Largest Company Having no plan for what to do with a surplus of chicken feet, yes chicken feet, is a sad state of affairs after turning your back on more than 1.4 billion Chinese consumers.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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While the city currently has an approximate $3.6 million surplus in the latest budget, city officials expressed reluctance to drop the revenue stream.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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A number of major drug companies have forecast hundreds of millions of dollars in extra costs from the tariffs, which could end up being passed on to consumers.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Accessories like additional bands will come at an extra cost.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to the loss of leadership, Stern said cutting NIH's ties to the Safe to Sleep campaign sends a disconcerting message to families who have experienced infant loss.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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In addition to the soundtrack, a largely instrumental score was also shared.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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There are two ways to go with your shades: larger-than-life, rock star excess—in which case L.A.-based Jacques Marie Mage are your choice, my favourites are the Admiral, far right ($1,075)—or subtle, sleek frames which perform their function quietly—for these, N.Y.C.’s Moscot are the answer.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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His platform of law and order, free markets, tighter control of immigration, and pushing back on the left’s social excesses was the exact medicine that Canada needed.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 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 Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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In addition to economic gain, many women delay motherhood to take advantage of the relatively new opportunity to exert their voice in the workplace.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 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 13 May. 2025.
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