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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 chronic respiratory failure and chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative disorder and obstructive sleep apnea were also listed in the report.
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In addition to the theme parks, the plan also green-lights an 18-hole golf course, shopping and dining space, plus office space.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
In addition to Akbar Sheikh, other interviewees include internet business entrepreneurs such as Tai Lopez, Russell Brunson, Mike Winnet, Dan Henry, as well as motivational online life-style and mental health experts such as Gretchen Rubin, Lauren Tickner, Alex Partridge and Robert Waldinger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In addition to the theme parks, the plan also green-lights an 18-hole golf course, shopping and dining space, plus office space.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
In addition to Akbar Sheikh, other interviewees include internet business entrepreneurs such as Tai Lopez, Russell Brunson, Mike Winnet, Dan Henry, as well as motivational online life-style and mental health experts such as Gretchen Rubin, Lauren Tickner, Alex Partridge and Robert Waldinger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 June 2025
In addition, Israel struck components of Iran’s air defence network destroying dozens of radar stations and launchers.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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Robert Pierce, PhD, is a state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Juventus have announced two new sponsorship deals, including a lucrative extension to the agreement with their current kit manufacturer Adidas set to be worth over €400 million ($453 million).—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Aflac generated nearly $19 billion in revenue last year, which marked a 1.2% increase over the previous year, according to an earnings release.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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According to his numbers, these implementations deliver a 20% increase in sales with this automation.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Countries hope to adopt by next year’s assembly an annex to the treaty that would guarantee that countries that share virus samples will receive tests, medicines and vaccines used to fight pandemics, under what’s called the Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing system.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The Danger Of Passive Stakeholders Most of the neighbors in our little annex stayed quiet.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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And browse through multiple boosts for select markets.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Hartford Courant The additional $4 million, secured for the second year of the biennial 2026-27 budget, comes on top of a $5 million boost Sen. Christine Cohen, D-Guilford, pushed to include in the current biennium budget.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Growth in genital size could be a sign of a growth like a tumor or fluid accumulation.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In particular, while northern areas saw robust accumulation, central and southern regions lagged behind, resulting in regional disparities in recharge.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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