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

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

Total domestic broadband residential customer net losses were 144,000; total domestic wireless line net additions were 368,000 and total domestic video customer net losses were 274,000. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

The six-sided polygon is found in various places at the venue—though some didn’t take shape until 2013, when additions to the venue were crafted from old sketches laid out in 1959. — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Use this time to plan any relocations or welcome new additions to your garden, setting the stage for a beautiful season ahead. — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

Georgia now has six new additions to the prestigious Michelin Guide. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

In both North America and Europe, clean electrification and digital infrastructure are outstripping renewable additions like wind and solar. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

This is the specific problem Dell Technologies is addressing with the newest additions to the Dell AI Data Platform with NVIDIA, the data context layer of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA. — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026