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
The county sent additional poll workers and voting machines to help out at poll locations Tuesday, Odom said.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
But when billions of dollars in additional taxes are at stake, New Yorkers deserve a clear explanation of how close the city is to constitutional limits and how those calculations are made.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Booking and research by Jeanette Courts, with additional production support by Maren Larsen.
—Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
Top with a squeeze of lime, sliced tomatoes, and hemp seeds for delicious flavor and additional nutrition.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
But when billions of dollars in additional taxes are at stake, New Yorkers deserve a clear explanation of how close the city is to constitutional limits and how those calculations are made.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Booking and research by Jeanette Courts, with additional production support by Maren Larsen.
—Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
Top with a squeeze of lime, sliced tomatoes, and hemp seeds for delicious flavor and additional nutrition.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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As launch costs plummet, space is no longer just for observation but for massive infrastructure to address clean energy needs and much more.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That marked one of the most significant engagements between the two groups since a fragile ceasefire went into effect in November 2024, and Israel has not ruled out further action.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Officials have not yet released further operational details about the aircraft involved or the broader security situation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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As of now, the highest probabilities for significant snow are maxed out generally from Interstate 70 and points south into northern West Virginia and northwest Maryland, with probabilities tapering off the farther north into KDKA's forecast area.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Adjective
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Here’s what else first-time visitors should know about the Bay Area.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The complaint does not say where else Taylor lives.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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