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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Graham points out that the average-size American woman is roughly a 16, which is technically a plus size, and yet they are often left out of a narrative in various industries.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 2 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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
The last five teams the Longhorns face — Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Arkansas and Texas A&M — all average 30-plus points per game.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Their 13 takeaways tops the NFL, as does their plus-nine turnover margin.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Graham points out that the average-size American woman is roughly a 16, which is technically a plus size, and yet they are often left out of a narrative in various industries.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Preposition
Demi Moore’s hip length-plus, raven-colored hair is a signature.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
The last five teams the Longhorns face — Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Arkansas and Texas A&M — all average 30-plus points per game.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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That's a 5% increase from 9% last year and higher than 8% for 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite the early playoff exit, Boston's future looks bright, with the team boasting a surplus of talented young players, including Roman Anthony.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The school had a surplus of some items — like dozens of conga drums found in an instrument inventory, still wrapped in plastic — and a shortage of others, like student textbooks.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, extra surcharges for certain industrial operations will increase by 2 cents per year over the next five years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Mercury moonwalk will consume our holiday plans, so steer clear of awkward conversations with the family and allot extra time for travel in case delays get in the way of a prompt arrival.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Part of what’s driven the unexpected optimism have been industry sales and production holding up much better than expected, in addition to broader macroeconomics such as consumer spending being relatively stable.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then on Friday, the series announced another round of new additions headlined by Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, YouTuber Trisha Paytas, True Blood alum Sam Trammell, Till star Danielle Deadwyler, and over a dozen more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of the oil-baron excess of Dallas or the leather-and-chrome bravado of contemporary money dramas like Billions, Carter favors seductively austere minimalism and high-ticket abstract art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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And pretty much everyone drank to excess.—
Kate Belli,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 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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Compelling value and scale at both Olive Garden has successfully served to help drive share gains, Cho added.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, eating larger quantities of almonds over a period of time may contribute to weight gain.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2025.
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