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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the cache of old stamps I found in the discarded desk was a huge addition to my stamp collection
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
how do you account for the addition of more paint stains on your shirt after you put on a smock?
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Recent Examples of addition
While the addition of ham hocks, salt pork or bacon to a pot of peas certainly won't place the meal in the heart-healthy category, the peas themselves provide good nutrition.
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Sheila Yount, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to sending space tourists on brief joy rides to the edge of space, Blue Origin has also increasingly sought to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX for NASA's business, as well as the business of other private companies.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Behind this group of six is mostly a group of true freshman plus Martinez, a junior college addition.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Sheila Yount, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
In addition to sending space tourists on brief joy rides to the edge of space, Blue Origin has also increasingly sought to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX for NASA's business, as well as the business of other private companies.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Behind this group of six is mostly a group of true freshman plus Martinez, a junior college addition.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
Noun
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The trend makes sense, given the declining popularity of eyelash extensions and the shift toward low-maintenance beauty trends in general.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the outlook is considerably more positive than a year ago for Boeing, and by extension, for the overall industry.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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The newly declassified annex to former special counsel John Durham’s final 2023 report ties George Soros to the Russiagate scheme by placing a key grantmaking entity of the Democratic megadonor at the advent of the FBI investigation.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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Since 1991, the garden had been operating more or less as a private annex of the Elizabeth Street Gallery, which rented the lot from the city and controlled the only entrance.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 June 2025
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These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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These two technical indicators suggest that BSX is in a period of accumulation, suggesting a bullish outlook with further upside potential.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
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Success metrics should include engagement and satisfaction alongside performance gains.—
Rick Inatome,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For many months, job gains have been concentrated in just a few sectors – health care, state and local governments, and leisure and hospitality.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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