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as in extensions
a smaller structure added to a main building
a new addition to the library providing space for an expanded video collection
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as in increases
something added (as by growth)
the cache of old stamps I found in the discarded desk was a huge addition to my stamp collection
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as in accumulations
the act or process of becoming greater in number
how do you account for the addition of more paint stains on your shirt after you put on a smock?
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Recent Examples of additions
China is the world’s largest emitter but has simultaneously delivered about two-thirds of recent additions in solar and wind capacity, as well as of electric vehicles.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The map is an evolving project, de Soto said, and additions are still being made to it.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
And with these additions, IMDb now features 45 professional credit categories.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
The chat additions are a subtle change since the existing Google Assistant can already pull up a list of nearby restaurants, for example.
—PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
The additions often boost foot traffic and generate revenue, especially important this season as consumers reel in their spending amid inflation.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Related Stories The new additions will appear alongside returning stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark, and Nathan Mitchell.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
This time, however, Barrymore revived the segment with a few additions, most notably a golden ping-pong trophy, sweatbands, and referees Ross Mathews and Sunny Anderson asking all the spicy questions.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The map is an evolving project, de Soto said, and additions are still being made to it.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
And with these additions, IMDb now features 45 professional credit categories.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2025
The chat additions are a subtle change since the existing Google Assistant can already pull up a list of nearby restaurants, for example.
—PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
The additions often boost foot traffic and generate revenue, especially important this season as consumers reel in their spending amid inflation.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Related Stories The new additions will appear alongside returning stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark, and Nathan Mitchell.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
This time, however, Barrymore revived the segment with a few additions, most notably a golden ping-pong trophy, sweatbands, and referees Ross Mathews and Sunny Anderson asking all the spicy questions.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
Noun
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Automatic 5-year contract extensions, and four years' notice for contract termination.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyoncé’s Cécred hair care line recently launched its newest protection collection aimed at tackling the challenges of wearing protective hairstyles and extensions.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Virginia, which has more data centers than any other state, is bracing for major electric rate increases after having seen electricity costs rise by only about 3 percent over the last year.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That could be undone, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said, if the subsidies go back to previous, reduced levels at the end of the year, when increases to the financial aid expire.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, snow is expected to begin early Sunday morning in western Montana, with accumulations of up to 3 inches in higher elevations such as the Northern and Southern Clearwater Mountains, Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, and the West Glacier and Lower Clark Fork regions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both also got boosts from outside organizations, some of which are not required to disclose their donors, in the form of mailers or billboards.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company said all regions and channels delivered double-digit gains.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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After Trump won in 2024, Mamdani visited the same areas where Trump made record gains, pitching himself in social media videos as a candidate for mayor addressing affordability.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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