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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring
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2
as in better
to a greater or higher extent
the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were
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as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number
bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
add a little more to the mixture
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Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Spindrift, the sparkling water and soda company bought by private equity firm Gryphon Investors this year, has gained some more fizz through several investors from the sports world, including Kevin Durant.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
Three more will release on July 16, and the final set of episodes will premiere on July 23.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 July 2025
Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
My characters are often like anthropologists, studying the culture, the mores, the rituals of a place.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
In her own menagerie, Stalter currently has two cats — one rather more aloof, and one hairless snuggler named Suki — and a dog called Bunny, who manages an anxiety disorder with medication and as much physical contact with Stalter as possible.
—Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Spindrift, the sparkling water and soda company bought by private equity firm Gryphon Investors this year, has gained some more fizz through several investors from the sports world, including Kevin Durant.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
Adjective
Earlier in the day on Wednesday, Queen Camilla and King Charles spent more time with the Macrons at Windsor Castle.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
Three more will release on July 16, and the final set of episodes will premiere on July 23.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 July 2025
Noun
The big picture: The 1920s brought a redefinition in women's roles and ideals, from social mores to fashion.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
My characters are often like anthropologists, studying the culture, the mores, the rituals of a place.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
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After discussing the options with attorneys for both sides, Judge Arun Subramanian asked the jury to keep deliberating on the remaining charge, which is what prosecutors and defense attorneys asked for. Court then ended for the day.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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When the officers did not buy his story, Brown then claimed the home belonged to his grandparents, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Feb. 2023
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In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Forecasters warn that additional storms this week could exacerbate already hazardous flood conditions, with saturated ground and swollen rivers leaving little room for further water accumulation.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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A number of Democratic lawmakers, on the other hand, have called for further transparency into law enforcement identities and restrictions on immigration officers’ mask-wearing.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Spike in Civilian Deaths The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For example, parking within 30 feet of a stop sign will cost $73 under the increase, up from $70.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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And besides, Thomas has no business on a women’s swim team.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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By now she’s made her choice and nearly loaded the moving truck besides.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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But they can also be placed on the footstools to transform them into additional seats.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Then, the budget bill gives each spouse an additional deduction of $6,000, or $12,000 for both, which would be available even for those who itemize their other deductions.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Coursera’s public performance hasn’t been spectacular, either.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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This isn't a surface-level mechanism, either; the epidermis is mostly made up of keratinocytes, which are cells formed in many layers below that migrate to the surface.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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