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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, Vitinha is a crucial part of PSG’s pressing and counter-pressing alongside his midfield partners, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025
In addition, the company will partner with other creators and experts to discuss their pain prevention routines, including this new product, sleep, exercise and more.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In addition, there will be two virtual public hearings on Tuesday, June 3, at noon and 6 p.m. Residents can join using Cisco Webex.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
In addition, voters in 18 states and Mexico City were choosing some 1,800 regional judges.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 June 2025
In addition, the company will partner with other creators and experts to discuss their pain prevention routines, including this new product, sleep, exercise and more.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In addition, there will be two virtual public hearings on Tuesday, June 3, at noon and 6 p.m. Residents can join using Cisco Webex.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
In addition, voters in 18 states and Mexico City were choosing some 1,800 regional judges.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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That deal in 2023 had an automatic extension that would have been triggered as soon as the player turned 18 on July 13 of this year.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Approaching the end of the decade, however, another extension should see the Catalans having to shell out even more money to keep a figure that could have already won several Ballon d’Ors by then happy.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The authority has been imposing consistent double-digit rate increases on local water agencies in recent years primarily because of declining demand.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Do this right up front and the chance of renewal increases considerably.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Residents were concerned about construction and the annex will have environmentally, especially with the Natomas Basin Conservation habitat plan.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Image The annex is behind a reproduction of the bookcase that covered its entry.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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But political disputes about the accumulation of debt and difficulties raising the limit led credit-rating agencies to lower their grades for the federal government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Vegan protein powder with more than 25 grams of protein per serving With 30 grams of protein per serving, this is a great powder for those looking for serious gains.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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India and Vietnam made the largest gains – with both receiving attention from Trump in recent weeks, especially India – with the former increasing its market share from 0.12% to 16.89% and the latter from 6.32% to 16.75%.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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