Synonyms of additions

additions

noun

plural of addition

1

as in extensions

a smaller structure added to a main building

a new addition to the library providing space for an expanded video collection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extensions
• annexes
• wings
• penthouses
• arms
• ells

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• boosts
• gains
• expansions
• augmentations
• increments
• addenda
• raises
• supplements
• accretions
• accruals
• rises
• more
• pluses
• proliferations
• accumulations
• step-ups
• upticks
• extensions
• continuations
• collections
• complements
• spikes
• appendixes
• gatherings
• accessions
• jumps
• assemblages
• upturns
• uptrends
• run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• losses
• decreases
• diminutions
• depletions
• declines
• shrinkages
• abatements
• falls
• decrements
• subtractions
• deductions
• diminishments
• drop-offs
• step-downs
• falloffs

3

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• accumulations
• multiplications
• proliferations
• growths
• expansions
• enlargements
• extensions
• augmentations
• amplifications
• escalations
• accruals
• accretions
• inflations
• gains
• cumulations
• rises
• creeps
• increments
• spreads
• hikes
• distensions
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reductions
• contractions
• diminutions
• condensations
• drops
• shrinkages
• abatements
• diminishments
• falls
• drop-offs
• falloffs
• shortenings
• retrenchments
• constrictions
• compressions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of additions

The brand has undergone a turnaround effort in recent years and has completed remodels and menu additions since Williams joined in 2024. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Emily Hampshire, Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson and Lauren Chan are among the new cast additions announced for Season 2. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

During the first half of the movie, Coon wore hip pads and other body-shaping additions to make Rita seem more weighed down by her responsibility and the trauma of having been a child in a concentration camp. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

This week is on the weaker side, but there are still worthwhile additions to your watchlist. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

There were three new additions to the injury report in tight end Elyiss Williams, linebacker AJ Kruah and defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

According to the FactSet consensus estimate, economists are looking for 65,000 new jobs following September's much weaker-than-expected 29,000 additions. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Eventually, an edict from the top came that existing attorneys should not anticipate additions to the court teams, according to one source. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

This offseason, the right additions could put them on a similar route. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026