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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
If economic growth slows or airline capacity additions decrease, service demand could soften from elevated levels.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That is not to say the theatrical versions are bad, but given the density of Tolkien’s work and Jackson’s movies, the additions give the story and many characters room to breathe.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
Other common additions include wax seals, jackets, vellum overlays, and envelope liners to add an extra design touch.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
A couple of bars and two lovely restaurants are great additions to one of the neighborhood’s rare hotel swimming pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
This was also hinted at in the company’s earnings call, with the management saying that new seat additions will be skewed toward international routes.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Both were solid additions and key to rebuilding this defense, but there’s still work to do.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The first up to consider would be Sammy Omosigho, a transfer from Oklahoma, who, out of all the returning Bruins and transfer portal additions, is arguably the most shoo-in starter on the defense.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell have been nice additions but hardly are moving any playoff-race needles, and Kasparas Jakucionis still is raw.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That is not to say the theatrical versions are bad, but given the density of Tolkien’s work and Jackson’s movies, the additions give the story and many characters room to breathe.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
Other common additions include wax seals, jackets, vellum overlays, and envelope liners to add an extra design touch.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
A couple of bars and two lovely restaurants are great additions to one of the neighborhood’s rare hotel swimming pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
This was also hinted at in the company’s earnings call, with the management saying that new seat additions will be skewed toward international routes.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Both were solid additions and key to rebuilding this defense, but there’s still work to do.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The first up to consider would be Sammy Omosigho, a transfer from Oklahoma, who, out of all the returning Bruins and transfer portal additions, is arguably the most shoo-in starter on the defense.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell have been nice additions but hardly are moving any playoff-race needles, and Kasparas Jakucionis still is raw.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
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The team will now be implementing a number of safety changes at that intersection, including curb extensions along West Woodford Avenue.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Several local cities asked for extensions to pay the contracts with the Crime Commission due to funding interruptions brought on by the pandemic.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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Families who never qualified say their costs are rising, too, as insurers spread the increases across the entire market.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those increases automatically increase pay as workers amass more years of experience.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, there is the potential for a more significant lake effect snow band to impact parts of Central New York, between Oswego and Watertown, with possible accumulations of over 6 inches in some spots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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But many of those boosts are now fading, making this earnings report particularly closely watched.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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Best of all, this boosts shine for a glossy finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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By leveraging a four-day workweek as an incentive, thousands of organizations around the world—including hundreds in the United States—have been able to find sufficient gains to more than make up for the loss in hours.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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