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
Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Then head to the top-right corner and tap the plus (+) sign, then select Driver’s License or State ID and choose your state.
—PC Magazine, 26 July 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Had the board had voted yes, Ono would have entered a five-year contract valued up to $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
The comments the agencies receive will include the 400-plus page response from Andrew Dessler and other scientists.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In the plus column, Skydance — which will be absorbed into New Paramount — knows how to produce blockbusters and manage tentpole franchises.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 July 2025
Then head to the top-right corner and tap the plus (+) sign, then select Driver’s License or State ID and choose your state.
—PC Magazine, 26 July 2025
Adjective
Your next move matters more than your beliefs Manifestation means focus plus clarity plus detachment.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Had the board had voted yes, Ono would have entered a five-year contract valued up to $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Preposition
The Gonex packing cubes have over 7,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, with 1,400-plus reviewers praising their high quality and durability.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
The comments the agencies receive will include the 400-plus page response from Andrew Dessler and other scientists.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He is credited with the key leadership role in creating Palm Springs’ Measure J, a 1% sales tax increase that helped to fund a $200 million downtown revitalization program and providing a surplus of $12 million per year to rebuild the city’s infrastructure.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bigger risk is OPEC+ deciding to reinstate supply cuts, given concerns about a surplus.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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His work at the clinic earned him the Highest Pro Bono Distinction at graduation, which was awarded for working more than 150 extra pro bono hours above the normal course requirements of the clinic.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to dazzling sunflowers, the preserve is known for its wildflowers like prairie violets and pasqueflowers, and sunflowers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the tag team match and mixed tag match, Brock Lesnar and John Cena will battle one-on-one.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ruling landed as a symbolic rebuke of Musk’s sway over Tesla, and a warning about the excesses of Silicon Valley’s cult-of-founder ethos.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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An excess of dry fuels and vegetation is compounded by fire weather conditions that are becoming more common year-round.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 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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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Voters instead delivered gains to both far-right and far-left parties.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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