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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
New additions include Somni in West Hollywood, Addison by William Bradley in San Diego, and Sons and Daughters in San Francisco.
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
It's been expanding the number of products and shelf space, including with recent additions such as ramen bowls and Asian Oreo flavors.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
That series proved to be a success and saw Walton produce five additions seasons over the next few years.
—Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The additions of Kadyn Proctor along the offensive line and blocking tight end Will Kacmarek almost certainly affirmed that.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
These additions help soil hold moisture.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Getty Images Across Walt Disney World, attractions are abundant, some of which have been operating since Magic Kingdom’s opening day on October 1, 1971, and some are more recent additions to the four theme parks.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Royals made additions but opted for tweaks more than overhauls, banking much of their season on internal improvement.
—Sam McDowell May 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
It's been expanding the number of products and shelf space, including with recent additions such as ramen bowls and Asian Oreo flavors.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
That series proved to be a success and saw Walton produce five additions seasons over the next few years.
—Brayden Garcia
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The additions of Kadyn Proctor along the offensive line and blocking tight end Will Kacmarek almost certainly affirmed that.
—Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
These additions help soil hold moisture.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Getty Images Across Walt Disney World, attractions are abundant, some of which have been operating since Magic Kingdom’s opening day on October 1, 1971, and some are more recent additions to the four theme parks.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Royals made additions but opted for tweaks more than overhauls, banking much of their season on internal improvement.
—Sam McDowell May 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
Noun
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After all, those extensions that looked so good at your dinner and drinks might not prove as fun at the beach or water park.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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These increases are long overdue, considering the outstanding work Florida Department of Corrections does every day.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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This suggests that enterprises are no longer satisfied with AI chatbots gently nudging increases in productivity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations).—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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But violence has since roared back, in part because armed groups have taken advantage of peace negotiations with Petro’s government to make territorial gains.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Summarizing documents, drafting emails, building slides has been the early harvest, and the productivity gains from these applications are real but also well understood and increasingly commoditized.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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