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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
The Royals believer their new additions raise the overall floor of their roster.
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Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The additions of super utilityman Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield provide a lens into how the Rockies’ brass wants to reshape and improve.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond those two additions, the starting lineup will remain the same, with the team’s best three linemen over the past two years returning.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Bichette, Polanco, Robert, and Semien were all offseason additions, while Thursday marked the MLB debut of the 23-year-old Benge, one of the organization’s top prospects.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Other additions to the cast of the play — being directed by Richard Eyre — include Fred Woodley Evans as Ferdinand, Amara Okereke as Ariel and Ashley Zhangazha as Caliban.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
These restaurant additions could earn stars, the most prestigious and sought-after of Michelin’s awards; bib gourmand awards, which indicate value; or nods as new and notable.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
These menu additions will benefit charities chosen by each player.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
These tiny additions bring a satisfying crunch and a big boost to your body’s natural defenses.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The additions of super utilityman Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield provide a lens into how the Rockies’ brass wants to reshape and improve.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond those two additions, the starting lineup will remain the same, with the team’s best three linemen over the past two years returning.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Bichette, Polanco, Robert, and Semien were all offseason additions, while Thursday marked the MLB debut of the 23-year-old Benge, one of the organization’s top prospects.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Other additions to the cast of the play — being directed by Richard Eyre — include Fred Woodley Evans as Ferdinand, Amara Okereke as Ariel and Ashley Zhangazha as Caliban.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
These restaurant additions could earn stars, the most prestigious and sought-after of Michelin’s awards; bib gourmand awards, which indicate value; or nods as new and notable.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
These menu additions will benefit charities chosen by each player.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
These tiny additions bring a satisfying crunch and a big boost to your body’s natural defenses.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for additions
Noun
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Getting a labiaplasty—or breast implants, Botox injections, spray tans, or lash extensions—is par for the course in Utah Mormon beauty culture.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, extensions will be capped at seven years, and players signing with new teams are limited to a maximum of six.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The surge in energy prices has raised fears of higher spending — funded by growth-destroying tax increases or more borrowing — to support households.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, forecast two rate hikes by the ECB, as well as increases by the BoE.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and the West Virginia panhandle, saying that parts of the area could see snow accumulations between one and three inches along with gusting winds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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If a dipstick test is positive, further lab tests to measure daily protein accumulations in urine can assess possible kidney damage and guide the next steps in the diagnosis.—
Charles Schmidt,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lee said the benefits of art camp include boosts in self-esteem, building friendships, learning to work as a team, and learning to make a mess and clean up after themselves.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.—
Kostya Manenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Early military gains give way to a larger strategic mess.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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During key periods like the pandemic boom and another surge in 2025, trading card indexes tracking Pokémon sales posted gains that far exceeded the S&P 500's long-term average annual return of 10% to 12%, according to trading card valuation tool Card Ladder.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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