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
The Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and food policy expert at New York University who examined the menu for the AP, said the meals contain chemical additives that would be impossible to replicate in a home kitchen.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
The decision to remove the dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color is in response to a color additive petition filed in 2022 by advocates who claim Red Dye No. 3 is linked to cancer and behavioral problems in children, USA TODAY reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Kennedy has promised to crack down on this scourge and regulate additives that are often used merely to extend shelf life or make products a bit sweeter or tastier.
—The Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and food policy expert at New York University who examined the menu for the AP, said the meals contain chemical additives that would be impossible to replicate in a home kitchen.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The 18-karat chain was created using additive metal techniques, which sees gold powder shaped into solid links using 3D printing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
The decision to remove the dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color is in response to a color additive petition filed in 2022 by advocates who claim Red Dye No. 3 is linked to cancer and behavioral problems in children, USA TODAY reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
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In cumulative reps through last year’s preseason and regular season and Saturday’s preseason opener, Abrams-Draine has allowed eight catches on 28 targets for 95 yards and one pick, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
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And while not all food prices are rising as quickly, people are still feeling the pinch from cumulative food price inflation.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, stylish two-door coupes and convertibles were offered to customers who demanded them, and those were coachbuilt by Rolls-Royce subsidiary Mulliner Park Ward.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tinelli most recently served as CFO of Sprague Resources LP, a multinational subsidiary of Hartree Partners LP.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The exhibit staff plays an audio accompaniment to supplement the viewing experience.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Squeeze the throttle pedal firmly to the carpet and the engine room answers with more forward thrust, the 9-speed kicking down several gears nearly instantly, and the car rushing onward with accompaniment of a classic but subtle straight six yowl.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That cognitive revolution was driven by genetic changes, by selecting for individuals who had the right complement of genes for higher cognition.—
Madeleine Beekman
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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The RiNo Made program is also a complement to the art district’s NO VACANCY program, which is another artist residency program that gives artists access to older buildings typically slated for demolition or adaptive reuse.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unlike electrolytes, colostrum or collagen supplements, salt is, well, salt.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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The most important factor in getting the benefits of fiber supplements is taking them consistently, rather than at a specific time each day Taking fiber supplements before a meal may help with weight loss, and taking them with a meal may help control blood sugar.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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