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Definition of plusnext

plus

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adjective

plus

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preposition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of plus
Noun
And the pool reopened in 2010 after being closed for several years for a $7-million-plus renovation funded through a private-public partnership. Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 McKinney also had five special teams tackles and is one of seven players to post 10-plus passes defensed in at least four of the last five seasons (2021, 2023-25). Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Adjective
Additionally, Google’s popular image generation tool Nano Banana is also available in the search box by clicking on the plus button. Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Very much on the plus side, the output can't smudge, doesn't scratch easily, is almost impossible to tear, and is virtually impervious to water, so high scores for survivability. M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Preposition
That case was settled in December 2022 for $105 million plus half of the proceeds from the sale of Little Saint James, which is one of two islands that Epstein owned. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Herman, 42, owes $50,000 plus interest in settlement funds to Rebecca Liland, and another $39,300 plus interest to Jennifer McGonigal, after each filed civil lawsuits against him in Broward County and received default judgments when Herman didn’t answer. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
  • State leaders have introduced Assembly Bill 1383, which undermines crucial PEPRA guardrails, granting an unfunded pension benefit increase to first responders by reducing their retirement age.
    Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
  • Critics warn that dramatic increases could force small businesses to reduce hiring, automate more jobs, or raise prices.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The shows’ studio, 20th TV Animation, kept the annual output relatively steady, diverting the surplus episodes to its streaming platforms.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026
  • And then there’s the annual plowing of millions in DWP surplus dollars into the City Hall piggy bank, which convinces ratepayers they’re being fleeced.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • It was set to expire this summer prior to an extension that gives both sides an extra year to reach a new deal.
    DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • For families Families are welcome and extra beds can be added, but bear in mind the elevation, rocky terrain and malaria risk.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Preposition
  • Gervais has assembled an ensemble cast of felines alongside his main character Gus including Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 June 2026
  • Heavy hitters expected to testify Heavy hitters in Silicon Valley including Musk, Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are expected to testify in person.
    Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The adjoining high-rise, built in 1960, was expanded with a 16-story addition that horizontally bumped out the existing top dozen floors and put four more stories on the top.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • These odds remain unchanged despite the addition of British ticket buyers.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • And crypto, for all its volatility and excess, happens to be one of the only industries that spent the last decade obsessively building internet-native money.
    Markus Levin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Visually, Hornbill avoids the excess that often defines heavy-duty folders.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Noun
  • When businesses produced more value per worker, workers themselves tended to share in those gains.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Daily Cardio Load gives runners an idea of how much to push in a day to maximize gains without burnout.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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