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
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Polymeric sand contains additives that help the sand bind together after initial wetting, curing it into a harder, more durable surface.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 June 2025
However, this may have additive effects with your diabetes medications, like insulin, and lower your blood sugar too much.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Federal ban follows one in California California became the first state in 2023 to ban the manufacture, sale or distribution of four food additives, including Red No. 3.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Polymeric sand contains additives that help the sand bind together after initial wetting, curing it into a harder, more durable surface.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Noun
Claims that the additive causes autism in children have been disproved in multiple studies.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 June 2025
However, this may have additive effects with your diabetes medications, like insulin, and lower your blood sugar too much.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additive
Adjective
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The linguistic breakdown remained consistent with 2024’s cumulative figures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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The law, which took effect July 1, defines small sellers as Idaho residents operating as individuals or sole proprietors whose cumulative gross sales are $5,000 or less in either the current or previous calendar year.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The viral audio dates back to a January 2024 advertisement by low-cost British airline Jet2, which offers holiday packages through its subsidiary Jet2holiday.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The 22-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter boasts an ethereal, ductile voice that sounds equally convincing singing solo with flamenco guitar accompaniment or over dance beats.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The eight-track album features the accompaniment of a symphony-style orchestra, gospel choir and swampy, rock-style instrumentation.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Apple and caramel are the perfect complement to graham cracker's warm, nutty flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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Its complement, formerly the home of tycoon and philanthropist Chung Keng Quee and now the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, was painted the precise food-coloring green of Malaysian pandan cake.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
16 July 2025
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Still, the safety of soy isoflavone supplements for this group remains uncertain.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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That's more potassium than many popular electrolyte supplements and about 8.4% of the daily recommended intake for men and 11% recommended for women, according to the National Institutes of Health.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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