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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Recent Examples of plus
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Are you allowed to bring a plus one (or) not a plus one?
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025
Heat pump systems are also more eco-friendly, Malinowski says, which can be a plus for those looking not only to save money, but also to live more sustainably.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Noun
After spending over a decade as a plus one to Mario’s many parties and sports outings, Donkey Kong is back to leading star status with the upcoming Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza (out July 17).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Are you allowed to bring a plus one (or) not a plus one?
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Chase Total Checking® Minimum balance to open $0 Free ATM network
With over 4,700 branches, Chase has the largest branch network in the U.S. plus access to more than 15,000 ATMs.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Preposition
This product did not require distilled water, which was a nice plus.
—Olivia Campbell, Parents, 24 June 2025
Heat pump systems are also more eco-friendly, Malinowski says, which can be a plus for those looking not only to save money, but also to live more sustainably.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Owner Kelly Vore cited unsustainable rent increases, declining consumer spending, and lingering effects of COVID-19 as key reasons for the closure.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sony Pictures reported a 76% year-on-year surge in operating income to JPY 18.7 billion ($129 million) for the quarter ended June 30, driven by a sharp increase in series deliveries within its television productions unit, the company reported Thursday.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bespoke pricing takes away this possibility, enabling the seller to seize that consumer surplus for itself.—
George Slover,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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The question now, with three straight monthly surpluses and the deficit decreasing, is this: What does Trump do?—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Superintendent Myriam Rogers said a union poll showed more teachers wanted to have a half-day on Thanksgiving than an extra day in the school year.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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Netflix is also looking to fill theaters later this month for extra revenue after the movie became a surprise hit for the streamer since debuting in June.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to sketch comedy, the company is responsible for numerous podcasts.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Labubus, the trading cards collectible category is surging, according the StockX. Sales of Pokemon cards are up 367% in the first half of the year and sales of Topps cards are up 208%.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the Rolls-Royce Corniche had become a global symbol of sumptuous indulgence and unbridled excess; the automotive equivalent of lighting a Cuban cigar with a hundred-dollar bill.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once seen as an impressive point of national pride, the excess of these designs and the earlier Rococo style became a symbol of a corrupt ruling class that served solely its own interests.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 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
Noun
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Welcome To The Future, Today Ultimately, robots have the potential to ease the transition from aging infrastructure to more future-ready operations, offering meaningful gains in productivity along the way.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additional symptoms include dry skin, thin hair and weight gain, the actress said.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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