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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 airline had a robust network servicing Western Europe, in addition to its transatlantic routes, and shared a bullish outlook earlier in the year.
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Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 6 Oct. 2025
In addition to being the runner up for the best economy class, Qatar Airways took the title of the world's best airline for the ninth time.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Makayla's cousin continues to raise funds for the family, accepting donations through Facebook in addition to the GoFundMe.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In addition to the supermoon, stargazers could also be treated to two separate meteor showers, the Orionid and Draconid displays.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
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Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 6 Oct. 2025
In addition to being the runner up for the best economy class, Qatar Airways took the title of the world's best airline for the ninth time.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Makayla's cousin continues to raise funds for the family, accepting donations through Facebook in addition to the GoFundMe.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In addition to the supermoon, stargazers could also be treated to two separate meteor showers, the Orionid and Draconid displays.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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The companies also entered into a multiyear extension of Peacock’s availability across Google’s Android platforms, including Google Play and Google TV.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Without the extension and the new agreement, NBCU and Versant channels would have gone black on YouTube TV, which serves about 10 million subscribers.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hays arranged a covert meeting with Fitzwater in the courthouse annex.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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MacLeod's father Malcolm ran a post office out of an annex on their modern house.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Page’s wealth received a boost after a major antitrust case in 2024, when the Department of Justice asked Google to sell its Chrome browser to curb market dominance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rind can also be blended into smoothies for an extra nutrient boost.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 9000 feet with localized amounts of 14 or more inches in the highest peaks.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the Dolphins reclaimed the lead at 24-20 on a Jaylen Waddle touchdown catch, Dowdle started the ensuing drive with a 16-yard gain but then limped to the sideline with cramps in both calves.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Although those companies have driven enormous market gains over the past several years, many Wall Street analysts fear that the AI market has become a bubble — powered by unsustainable gains that are driven more by FOMO than fundamentals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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