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as in increase
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 accumulating
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 addition
The addition of Blalock adds depth to Miami's pitching staff after the Marlins traded Edward Cabrera to Chicago and dealt Ryan Weathers to the New York Yankees earlier this month.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to the six in a row, the Clippers had won 13 of 15 since their 6-21 start.
—Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to its proxy contest, Paramount has filed a lawsuit against WBD aimed at forcing transparency into how the WBD board of directors evaluated the competing Netflix and Paramount bids, along with its internal valuation of the assets involved.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The Highlands Ranch native and Valor Christian alum is the third Coloradan to join the local side, in addition to forward Ally Watt (a Pine Creek alum from Colorado Springs) and midfielder Jordan Baggett (a Chatfield alum from Littleton).
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to the six in a row, the Clippers had won 13 of 15 since their 6-21 start.
—Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to its proxy contest, Paramount has filed a lawsuit against WBD aimed at forcing transparency into how the WBD board of directors evaluated the competing Netflix and Paramount bids, along with its internal valuation of the assets involved.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The Highlands Ranch native and Valor Christian alum is the third Coloradan to join the local side, in addition to forward Ally Watt (a Pine Creek alum from Colorado Springs) and midfielder Jordan Baggett (a Chatfield alum from Littleton).
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that defensive coordinator Brian Flores will remain in his role under head coach Kevin O’Connell, signing a contract extension after a three-year deal ran through the end of the 2025 regular season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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While those percentages add up to a total of 17 percentage points, a union spokesperson confirmed Friday afternoon that the overall increase totals 18% when annual compounding is accounted for.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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That increase also sets the stage for what many households will notice next year.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The 9,000-square-foot main house sits on a one-and-a-half-acre parcel, along with a two-story annex that functioned as Carson’s personal office.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the ninth century, a severely disabled woman was buried, her feet bound, in an annex of the church in Elsau, outside Zürich.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Production snags have hampered the comeback bid, a disappointment for investors who anticipated more of a boost from new products.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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That’s why housing policies we’re pitched are filled with dreams of construction booms or giant income boosts.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Everything from catastrophic ice accumulation to over a foot of snow and double-digit subzero temperatures are expected to hit places east of the Rocky Mountains.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Around 1 to 2 inches of sleet accumulation has been reported across DFW.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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This post was originally published on January 23 Bitcoin has limped into 2026, flailing in the wake of a gold price boom that’s catapulted it to an eye-watering $34 trillion market capitalization (triggering predictions of even more gains to come).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s second term came on the heels of the S&P 500’s first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since the 1990s.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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