additional

adjective

ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
Definition of additionalnext
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence

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Recent Examples of additional Holscher, in a video outside of a dispensary in Kansas City, made a case for legalizing marijuana for an additional source of revenue for the state, building up the local cannabis industry and for personal freedom. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Following a 2022 festival run, the film will open stateside on August 26 at New York’s IFC Center, followed by September 4 at Laemmle in Los Angeles, before expanding to additional cities nationwide. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Ashley Turner said on the GoFundMe page that her dad underwent an amputation of his hand and is expected to need additional surgery. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 9 July 2026 The decision means the plant, which had been approaching the end of its originally licensed operational period, will now supply low-carbon power to businesses and homes for two additional decades. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for additional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
  1. more
  2. further
  3. farther
  4. another
  5. else
Adjective
  • As countries invest in medical expertise and advanced technology, more travelers are planning trips around aesthetic care.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The oldest of Turner’s five children, 24-year-old Ashley, has taken on more responsibility to help care for the family as her father recovers.
    — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • After a couple of disappointing individual time trials in recent Grand Tours, this was a marker of his condition, one that needed to go up a further step from his Giro win.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of further
Adjective
  • Lachlan Murdoch, Fox’s CEO, also delivered public remarks, something no member of his family, which controls Fox, has done in recent memory — or even in the farther past.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • Several of the twins plan to attend nearby Lake Land College, while others are heading to universities in farther parts of the state.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Definition of farther
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  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
Definition of another
Adjective
  • Renting general-purpose hardware means building a business on a component someone else designs, prices, and decides how to allocate.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Giamatti plays Jerry, the director who casts Mona because nobody else auditions for the role.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2026
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