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
In December, class counsel petitioned the court for nearly a half-billion dollars in legal fees, plus the right to apply for as much as an additional $250 million over the next decade, for work overseeing the settlement.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
With a cash reserve exceeding $9 billion, Merck is well-positioned to pursue additional acquisitions that can drive revenue expansion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The jeans, which come in sizes 4–18, are available in six additional washes, including various shades of blue and faded black.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025
This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
With a cash reserve exceeding $9 billion, Merck is well-positioned to pursue additional acquisitions that can drive revenue expansion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The jeans, which come in sizes 4–18, are available in six additional washes, including various shades of blue and faded black.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025
This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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There is also more pace in the new centre-back partnership of Griedge Mbock and Maelle Lakrar.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Trump could also extend deadlines to allow for more talks.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump arrived at The Hague in the Netherlands on Tuesday, hours after issuing a public rebuke of Israel and Iran amid accusations of cease-fire violations and threats of further military action.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Her family was called to the hospital, and she was admitted for several days for further testing.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.—
Liz Kruesi,
WIRED,
8 Sep. 2024
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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All contribute to a perspective no one else shares.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Your setbacks could save someone else years of struggle.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additional. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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