additions

plural of addition
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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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Recent Examples of additions Brooke and Jess are the latest additions to UTA’s growing creator team in London, a division the agency has seen increase more than 60% in just the past year. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025 In some additions to the lineup, Seattle also signed safety D'Anthony Bell off of its practice squad and added him to the 53-man roster ahead of Week 4, and the team also signed safety Jerrick Reed II to the practice squad just one day after waiving him. Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 That might not seem like a lot, but making multiple of these kinds of additions can really tally up by the end of the day. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025 The Blue Line's budget is between $370 and $390 million, which will cover the cost of construction, new stations and additions to the bus fleet. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025 All of these little additions pile upon each other to make The Ivalice Chronicles feel remarkably modern, without changing the core of the experience. Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Just days before the meeting, HHS announced five additions to the panel, including people who have publicly spoken out against COVID-19 vaccines. The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025 These chicken tenders are easy to make and super flavorful thanks to a few additions. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025 As the community has rebuilt, people have taken the time to make additions to what was already there, Owen said. Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
Noun
  • Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • In life, Cleopatra was closely associated with the goddess Isis, given that ancient Egyptians considered royal figures to be extensions of deities.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That's my biggest fear every night, especially with these increases [in assaults], that everyone gets home safe every night.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Storm total accumulations up to around 8 inches at Isabel Pass.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • This suggests that GECs can potentially also form elsewhere, but require connection to natural gas generation and accumulations below continuous permafrost.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Throughout the week, bet365 will have profit boosts, contests and early payout options for NFL games, too, so now is a great time to get up and running with a new account to start building your bankroll.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Seeing the game better improves a quarterback’s ability to anticipate, which in turn boosts play speed.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Luxshare's 10% jump brought its year-to-date gains to about 50%.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Both times, Brown wrestled off a defender and raced for gains of 20-plus yards.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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