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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 recognizing exceptional talent, proceeds from the Driskell Gala support the museum’s David C. Driskell African American Art Acquisition and Endowment Funds, which have enabled the High to acquire 52 works by Black artists since the prize’s inception.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
In addition to clean beauty brands leading the category, mini sizes carry a lot of weight in the highlighter category.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
In addition to McGowan and Combs, who played Halliwell sisters Paige and Piper, respectively, Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty also starred on the series as fellow Halliwell sisters Phoebe and Prue.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 May 2025
In addition to Lowry, Kelce played in the event with Stephan Jaeger.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
In addition to clean beauty brands leading the category, mini sizes carry a lot of weight in the highlighter category.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
In addition to McGowan and Combs, who played Halliwell sisters Paige and Piper, respectively, Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty also starred on the series as fellow Halliwell sisters Phoebe and Prue.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 May 2025
In addition to Lowry, Kelce played in the event with Stephan Jaeger.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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Free browser extensions can show ChatGPT citations, while specialized dashboards track mentions across multiple AI platforms.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The tour is an extension of that work, aiming to unify communities through advocacy, culture and organizing.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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That’s also the case for a $4,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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That’s above the 3.2% price increase expected for food-at-home purchased from grocery stores or supermarkets.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Residents were concerned about construction and the annex will have environmentally, especially with the Natomas Basin Conservation habitat plan.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Image The annex is behind a reproduction of the bookcase that covered its entry.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The back-and-forth continued into a 15-15 third set as Tyler Goldberg’s defense off the bench gave the Rockets a significant boost, and Rozman heated up for five kills, but the Warriors took 10 of the next 13 points.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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For companies with brand and reputation motivations, supporting a nonprofit can provide both a marketing boost and reputation defense during layoffs or other negative events.—
Josh Birkholz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Having cash set aside can help prevent the accumulation of high-cost debt or the need to prematurely raid retirement accounts in the face of income disruptions, rising expenses or other unexpected costs, McBride said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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And in people with AD, aerobic exercise has been shown to increase brain function by reducing the accumulation of tau proteins and amyloid plaques (a sign of dementia).—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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The Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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In addition to economic gain, many women delay motherhood to take advantage of the relatively new opportunity to exert their voice in the workplace.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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