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 plan included renovating the historic building, building an additional station north of the train tracks, and developing the surrounding land.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The margin remained narrow enough that the outcome could shift as additional ballots are counted.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Comcast NBCUniversal will spend £5B on the 476-acre complex during the first five years of construction along with an additional £1B in capital investment in the first 10 years of operation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Season with salt and additional sumac to taste.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The margin remained narrow enough that the outcome could shift as additional ballots are counted.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Comcast NBCUniversal will spend £5B on the 476-acre complex during the first five years of construction along with an additional £1B in capital investment in the first 10 years of operation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Season with salt and additional sumac to taste.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additional
Adjective
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People with asthma or other pre-existing lung conditions may have more serious respiratory symptoms.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Prime members can access thousands of deals across all major categories, including electronics, camping gear, clothing essentials, comfortable shoes, premium beauty products, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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