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
Disabled people may have additional difficulty navigating around a relatively heavy scooter abandoned on a sidewalk.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
So lawmakers and school groups are campaigning to amend the constitution in order to free up additional funding.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
This specification has forced anyone using HDMI to connect their displays to buy additional adapters for a dual-monitor setup.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Tanya Sierra said a decision about additional charges will be announced at Butler’s June 3 hearing.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 May 2026
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
So lawmakers and school groups are campaigning to amend the constitution in order to free up additional funding.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
This specification has forced anyone using HDMI to connect their displays to buy additional adapters for a dual-monitor setup.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Tanya Sierra said a decision about additional charges will be announced at Butler’s June 3 hearing.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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Want to read more about our methodology?—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The valedictorians represented countries from all over the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, Cape Verde, Ukraine, Vietnam and more.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Officials did not immediately provide further details.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The president also threatened further military action if negotiations break down.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is about a 40-minute drive away.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
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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The best summer-flowering perennials will carry a garden through heat, drought, deluge, and whatever else summer serves up.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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The soccer-over-everything-else instinct is older than the tournament itself.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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