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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
In addition to light, keeping the bulb at the right temperature and providing it with lots of fertilizer are also important.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
In addition to a noticeably better appearance and less wrinkles, this serum is designed to even out skin tone.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
In addition to modeling and founding Spinside Records, an imprint on Browne's independent label Inside Recordings, Ethan also made it to the big screen.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
In addition, the association said teens who use social media most frequently report suffering from poor mental health at higher rates, including a greater tendency to think about suicide or self-harm.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
In addition to a noticeably better appearance and less wrinkles, this serum is designed to even out skin tone.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
In addition to modeling and founding Spinside Records, an imprint on Browne's independent label Inside Recordings, Ethan also made it to the big screen.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
In addition, the association said teens who use social media most frequently report suffering from poor mental health at higher rates, including a greater tendency to think about suicide or self-harm.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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January 1972 was pivotal in Bowie’s career—and, by extension, in musical history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The media contingent, and by extension, the media pressure, is significantly less here, too.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the ninth century, a severely disabled woman was buried, her feet bound, in an annex of the church in Elsau, outside Zürich.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Schloss' stepsister Anne and the Frank family hid in a secret annex in Amsterdam for two years during World War II to evade Nazi persecution for their Jewish faith.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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That front could spark a few brief rain or snow showers Sunday afternoon or early evening, mainly north and west of Philadelphia, with little to no accumulation expected.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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That would encourage new peat accumulation and carbon sequestration.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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