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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
In addition to Dooley’s magic, Kaedan Ryan Friedholm both ended with two goals a piece, and Friedholm also had two assists.
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Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
In addition, thousands of buses may be borrowed from other regions to handle peak demand during the Games.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Customize your brew with black or green tea, fresh lemon juice and mint, or even a splash of bourbon for a welcome addition to a backyard barbecue or picnic.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Just in time for summer 2026, the area’s dining scene also continues to expand, with everything from seafood shacks and Southern staples to newer additions such as Ole Smoky Distillery.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
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Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
In addition, thousands of buses may be borrowed from other regions to handle peak demand during the Games.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Customize your brew with black or green tea, fresh lemon juice and mint, or even a splash of bourbon for a welcome addition to a backyard barbecue or picnic.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Just in time for summer 2026, the area’s dining scene also continues to expand, with everything from seafood shacks and Southern staples to newer additions such as Ole Smoky Distillery.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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To Crowley and Dixit, their multispecies map is a natural extension of this worldview by identifying places meaningful to Penryn’s nonhuman residents and visitors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Officers said that the department's Traffic Unit is currently investigating the crash and asked anyone who witnessed the accident or might have information to get in touch at (805) 928-3781, extension 1139.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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When models frequently access fragmented systems, latency increases and user experience suffers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.—
Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Set in a 16th-century annex to Palazzo Borghese, whose verdant gardens are visible from the rooms on the upper floors, Hotel Vilòn was designed by architect Giampiero Panepinto and set designer Paolo Bonfini, who imbued it with a bit of cinematic flair.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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And with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosting World Cup matches just 13 miles away, business owners are hoping the economic boost lasts long after the final whistle.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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SpaceX made its record-breaking stock market debut today, opening trading at $150, getting a boost after pricing its shares at $135.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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The Great Disconnect This is the age of massive financial accumulation, but the quality of that accumulation is changing.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The future electric vehicle may not owe its efficiency gains to a larger battery pack or more powerful motor.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman is closing the gap on her mayoral rival Spencer Pratt, picking up a net gain of about 10,000 votes in a fresh tranche of primary votes released late Friday.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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