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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The plus is that an interactive map highlights the stops and shows what each painting looks like.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Their 13 takeaways tops the NFL, as does their plus-nine turnover margin.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
The sculpture is priced at $91,000 plus tax and shipping from Hedley Studios’ headquarters in Bicester, England.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Some electric-only driving range is a plus.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The plus is that an interactive map highlights the stops and shows what each painting looks like.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Onions are a plus, raw or cooked, or both.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Their 13 takeaways tops the NFL, as does their plus-nine turnover margin.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Prices for the Outlander Electric start at US$12,999 plus destination.
2026 Can-Am Outlander Max 6x6
Adding to the Outlander series of ATVs is the Max 6x6 in 700, 850, and 1000R packages.
—New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
The sculpture is priced at $91,000 plus tax and shipping from Hedley Studios’ headquarters in Bicester, England.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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John Kmiec, director of Tucson Water, said Tucson’s aggressive conservation programs have made that kind of surplus possible.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Royals currently have a surplus of starters returning next season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Use extra caution and consider delaying unnecessary travel until winds subside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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These cropped mid-rise jeans boast premium stretch and still retain their shape fabulously over time, and are specifically designed to flatter an hourglass shape thanks to the contoured waistband, plus extra room at the hips and thighs.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the players mentioned above, Max Muncy is also getting up there in age for Los Angeles.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The process could, in fact, help rectify that excess of grapes, causing supply to eventually even out with demand.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unless the category could be brought under control, the excess threatened to self-propagate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 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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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Awards tied to market cap gains are paired with operational achievements.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 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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But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell.—
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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