as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of additional
Delaying the shot for 12 months may cause 190 acute infections, 50 deaths, and carry an additional cost of nearly $30 million, the research says.
—
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
It is reported that an additional 300 MWe of electricity input may be required for its operation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Variety has reached out to the senator’s office for additional comment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Users can, for example, click the photo of a landmark and use Extend to add additional scenery around it.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for additional
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
It is reported that an additional 300 MWe of electricity input may be required for its operation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Variety has reached out to the senator’s office for additional comment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Users can, for example, click the photo of a landmark and use Extend to add additional scenery around it.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for additional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
-
Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The names of the soldiers and further details have not yet been released.—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
-
Police provided no further details, but air traffic control audio captured United Flight 1837 requesting an emergency vehicle upon its arrival at Newark.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
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
-
Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
-
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
-
Growing up with eczema-prone skin, I was taught to stay away from any scented body lotion or else risk itchiness, redness, and irritation.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
-
And that's before accounting for everything else - parts, equipment, insurance - all of it climbing while his commodity prices stay flat or fall.—
Drew Hawkins,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
