as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone
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Recent Examples of additive
Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
To address the issue, the team created an additive design strategy based on hard-soft acid-base (HSAB) theory, which predicts how acids and bases interact.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type.
—Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
However, this may have additive effects with your diabetes medications, like insulin, and lower your blood sugar too much.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026
To address the issue, the team created an additive design strategy based on hard-soft acid-base (HSAB) theory, which predicts how acids and bases interact.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Noun
Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type.
—Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additive
Adjective
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However, critics, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say those levels are much too high and fail to address the health impact of long-term, cumulative exposure to multiple pesticides.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The $266 million injection to begin the new year, an increase in prize funds for the season, and the net spend of $100 million per month, the Saudi PIF's cumulative investment was set to reach $6 billion by the end of 2026.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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As a subsidiary of the global corporation, 7-Eleven Japan stands out from its counterpart in other countries for its higher-quality food and higher standards of cleanliness.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Atrium is a subsidiary of Advocate.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The best accompaniment to Le Burger is the Samkus.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to being looking stunning, the rich green was a the perfect complement to the actress's eye color.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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GoldenSky focuses on country music and is seen as a complement to Aftershock, which focuses on rock music.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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As a supplement, lemon verbena is used regularly by athletes to reduce post-workout muscle soreness and ease muscle and joint discomfort.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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In Pictures via Getty Images Images) Colostrum has become on the of the most popular supplements touted by countless social media and fitness influencers on TikTok as well as a number of other platforms like YouTube.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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