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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
Spotify attributed strong user additions to growth in Latin America, Europe and the rest of the world and improvements to its mobile free tier.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
His newest additions are Rio and Rambo, two Bernedoodles.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to baking soda and vinegar, whip up household cleaning solutions with citric acid.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Arlington, meanwhile, has used a portion of its local sales tax— in addition to hotel and rental car taxes — to fund its stadiums, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and the former Globe Life Park.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
His newest additions are Rio and Rambo, two Bernedoodles.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to baking soda and vinegar, whip up household cleaning solutions with citric acid.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Arlington, meanwhile, has used a portion of its local sales tax— in addition to hotel and rental car taxes — to fund its stadiums, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and the former Globe Life Park.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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The study didn’t determine whether any particular amount of chemical exposure from the hair extensions was above legal standards or would necessarily cause health issues in people, however.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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The focus areas expected to power these margin increases for FedEx include its high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The property’s annex will be repurposed as rental suites for athletic trainers.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fire spread to a building annex that contained more than 400 55-gallon drums of chemicals.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Universities across the state will also get a sizable boost from the funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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But now researchers say a quick nap might offer that same kind of brain boost.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant was in violation of 16 standards, including employees not using hair restraints and rust accumulation on prep surfaces.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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The primary challenge of the 2025 gerrymandering was a lack of transparency and the prioritization of partisan gain over fair representation.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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