1
as in increase
something added (as by growth)
a recalculation of the year's income that resulted in a plus in the company's profits
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2
as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
the supply of cranberries is greatly in plus of the demand for them in the market
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as in extra
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as in including
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Recent Examples of plus
CBS News, 12 June 2026
Eldridge’s matchup doesn’t immediately stand out as a plus.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
On the plus side, one of my favorite features is its split-screen mode.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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Noun
But in their century-plus of existence, the lake-like impoundments created by the dams have become beloved fixtures of nearby communities.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Eldridge’s matchup doesn’t immediately stand out as a plus.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Hayes finished with seven points in 13 minutes and had a plus-minus rating of +11.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
On the plus side, one of my favorite features is its split-screen mode.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Preposition
Additionally, the home office is built into the wooden countertop and has some storage plus basic seating.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Oracle now expects capital expenditures will reach about $50 billion in the fiscal year ending in May 2026 — a $15 billion increase from its September forecast — executives said on a conference call after the results were released.—
Brody Ford,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Over the last few months, the monthly increase in tariff money collected by customs has slowed, but November’s total was the first month that collections were lower than the previous month.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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When the state's income tax refund fund carries a surplus of $150 million or more, money over that amount will be directed to pensions.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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From thematic artwork to a surplus of shiplap, many beach homes have rather predictable appearances.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The Statesman reported last December that Boise police provided extra security to Mayor Lauren McLean after Fitzpatrick offered a minimum $10,000 reward for information that could lead to her arrest and conviction — for unidentified crimes.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Even with all those extra teams – there’s 48 in this year’s tournament, up 16 from recent editions – there will still be the surprises and upsets that make every World Cup special.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Preposition
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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
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The sequel expanded into non-traditional territories for Bollywood including Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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For years, surgeons have been suctioning fat from areas of excess and processing it into microfat and nanofat before injecting it into the face.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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With Christmas around the corner, many households may find themselves with an excess of batteries, new and old.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
9 Dec. 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
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Three of his four catches moved the sticks on Sunday, and two were explosive gains (at least 16 yards), including a 33-yard grab on third-and-6 in the fourth quarter.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Brands need a tool for building real loyalty, rather than short-term financial gain.—
Ron Tarter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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