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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
With the additions of Kadri, center Nicolas Roy, defenseman Nick Blankeburg and defenseman Brett Kulak the Avalanche are effectively making their commitment to the final playoff push and a quest for the Stanley Cup in 2026.
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Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
As for the additions, three were FBS starters last season, and eight of the nine played 178 snaps or more.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The core menu favorites, but with some new additions.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Mainstays like Vanity Fair, Elton John, MPTF, Chanel and Charles Finch, Giorgio Armani and Women in Film are once again on the scene, plus a couple of new additions.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent additions include Apple, which has opened a studio and has been building a larger office campus; Amazon, which in 2022 unveiled a massive virtual production stage, and Tiktok, which in 2020 opened a five-floor office featuring a content creation studio.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Post-deadline additions Both teams have had busy trade deadlines.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
That same year, Wrexham also acquired star striker Paul Mullin, who scored 99 goals in 158 appearances from 2021 to 2025, as well other key additions like Elliot Lee, Ollie Palmer, Andy Cannon and James McClean.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Far from symbolic skyline additions, these projects are an intersection of top-notch engineering, national ambitions, and technological progress.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
As for the additions, three were FBS starters last season, and eight of the nine played 178 snaps or more.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The core menu favorites, but with some new additions.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Mainstays like Vanity Fair, Elton John, MPTF, Chanel and Charles Finch, Giorgio Armani and Women in Film are once again on the scene, plus a couple of new additions.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent additions include Apple, which has opened a studio and has been building a larger office campus; Amazon, which in 2022 unveiled a massive virtual production stage, and Tiktok, which in 2020 opened a five-floor office featuring a content creation studio.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Post-deadline additions Both teams have had busy trade deadlines.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
That same year, Wrexham also acquired star striker Paul Mullin, who scored 99 goals in 158 appearances from 2021 to 2025, as well other key additions like Elliot Lee, Ollie Palmer, Andy Cannon and James McClean.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Far from symbolic skyline additions, these projects are an intersection of top-notch engineering, national ambitions, and technological progress.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
Noun
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The file has 180 fine grit, which isn’t too harsh on natural nails, but still has enough strength to refine thick gel or acrylic extensions.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sill extensions aren’t ridiculous, but definitely noticeable.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full, according to a new analysis of collection rates by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office, measured roughly a month and a half after the due date.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Only 1-2 inches of slushy accumulations are expected.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches are possible on Tuesday, forecasters said in the alert.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to the researchers, shifting the blockchain processes closer to the hardware level resulted in performance improvements of up to 500 times and energy efficiency gains of as much as 10,000 percent compared with conventional implementations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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