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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
Lane and Bomer were executive producers in addition to starring.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Bernardino could be a surprise addition.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The addition of Guess by early year will bring that number to $38 billion.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In addition to social media videos, the Prince and Princess of Wales have also shared more personal or behind-the-scenes images of themselves — such as the outdoor snap of the couple before the France state banquet in July or the Trooping the Colour family photo with their three children in June.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Bernardino could be a surprise addition.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The addition of Guess by early year will bring that number to $38 billion.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In addition to social media videos, the Prince and Princess of Wales have also shared more personal or behind-the-scenes images of themselves — such as the outdoor snap of the couple before the France state banquet in July or the Trooping the Colour family photo with their three children in June.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
Noun
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Last week, members of Congress failed to advance any short-term funding extensions before a holiday break.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Long wigs and extensions almost always run on the thinner side by default—an issue hair companies still haven’t really solved.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the video announcement, Adams touted a decrease in multiple crime areas and an increase in diverse leadership across city departments during his time as mayor.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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MacLeod's father Malcolm ran a post office out of an annex on their modern house.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Detectives eventually found it in a safe, which was hidden under a section of floor, which was itself hidden under a vanity unit in an annex to Brooks’s office.—
Nick Davies,
Air Mail,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Cassidy back in the fold, AEW's active babyface roster has gotten a boost.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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In its final week, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club saw a boost in business, jumping $191,242 over the previous week to land at $820,805.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cream and sugar nozzles and coffee half-and-half dispenser had residue and dust accumulation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The cover is removable and washable, so don’t worry about hair, dirt, or debris accumulation nor spills or accidents.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Intel rallied over 20% in the past week and has seen a year-to-date gain of nearly 80%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Old Mill Trail is a heavily trafficked area of the park, popular with hikers looking for moderate distance and sweeping views without strenuous elevation gain - about 1,400 feet over eight miles, when combined with two of the park’s mixed-use trails.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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