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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 their durable properties, the boots are designed to be flexible and comfortable, and have built-in comfort technology that provides superior shock absorption and cushioning.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Fire crews from Portland and Middletown responded in addition to local first responders, the Shelton Herald reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
In addition to Clemente, Florida got solid relief outings from Philpott after his initial scuffle, and right-hander Luke McNeillie.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
No Sam Howell trade In addition to Cousins, Howell was the other quarterback on the trade block this weekend.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Fire crews from Portland and Middletown responded in addition to local first responders, the Shelton Herald reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
In addition to Clemente, Florida got solid relief outings from Philpott after his initial scuffle, and right-hander Luke McNeillie.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
No Sam Howell trade In addition to Cousins, Howell was the other quarterback on the trade block this weekend.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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The environment becomes an extension of themselves, as close as a loved one or a friend.—
Gwendolina Duval,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Florida resort revealed the new perk on Monday, along with a limited extension of this year's free water park promotion and other details that may impact when and how travelers visit.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The value of the credits has increased rapidly as the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases requested by the companies.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Courant recently reported that while most Connecticut communities are proposing modest tax increases of 1 to 4% and a few planning no changes at all, several were warning of heftier hikes, one nearly 20%.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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This exhibition is a full-scale replica of the annex where Anne Frank and her family hid during Adolf Hitler’s occupation of the Netherlands in the early 1940s.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The project involves a tax deal and the conversion of an annex in the office building at 242 Trumbull St., a 4-story structure, which has its entrance off Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2025
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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That will be enough to qualify for these profit boosts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The wholesale market got a yellow placard after county inspectors spotted old food accumulation on the ceiling panel above the meat cutter.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Polk’s Perpetual Purpose Model (PPM) shifts the wealth conversation from accumulation to stewardship.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The gains in electric vehicle stocks may be related to the Shanghai auto show kicking off.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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President Trump later noted the stock market's gains but declined to echo Bessent's view that the current economic standoff with China couldn't continue as is.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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