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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
Of course, in addition to the furniture, the store will offer IKEA favorites like meatballs, plant balls, hot dogs, veggie dogs, plant dogs, cinnamon buns and more.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Here’s what fans can expect from the newest addition to the menu.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to the honorees, a performer is expected to be added to the show to close it out.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to Mahmoudian, Rabbani and Momeni and others, the letter was signed by Panahi and fellow filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof (The Seed of the Sacred Fig).
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Here’s what fans can expect from the newest addition to the menu.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to the honorees, a performer is expected to be added to the show to close it out.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to Mahmoudian, Rabbani and Momeni and others, the letter was signed by Panahi and fellow filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof (The Seed of the Sacred Fig).
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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In recent months, ForwardEdge requested an extension of its compliance date from March 2026 to March 2027 to give them more time to meet their job creation requirement.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, public universities are an extension of the government, and therefore, must consider additional constitutional protections, unlike private colleges and businesses.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Infections during pregnancy also pose severe risks for mothers who are not vaccinated or immune, including miscarriage and a tenfold increase in death due to pneumonia.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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An average increase of 26 minutes of sleep per night.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Its proximity to Manhattan (a 50-minute jaunt aboard the Metro-North Railroad) gave high rollers a convenient suburban annex for their ball and chains.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The property’s annex will be repurposed as rental suites for athletic trainers.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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But that boost also didn’t last long – 2025 was marked mostly by Russia’s slow, grinding offensive along the 1,200-kilometer-long frontline.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beans and peas planted as companion plants for peppers can give your plants a nutrient boost and promote more vigorous growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches, with blizzard conditions possible.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The government office of the Tyrol region said intense snowfall over the last week led to accumulations of up to 5 feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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All of our bank stocks, at least, remained above the fray and finished the week higher, led by a 2% gain for Wells Fargo .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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But a defeat at home to the lowly Eagles (9-18, 2-12) would have canceled out much of Tuesday’s gain in status.—
Randy Jennings,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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