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also plusses
1
as in increases
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 surpluses
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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Recent Examples of pluses
That came with pluses and negatives, but mostly the former, according to Alexa.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
And his leaping ability and 6-foot-1 height are clear pluses for an outside, press corner, which is Lee's play style.
—American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
There are a few pluses and minuses that may influence the barbecuers’s final purchase choice.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
They more or less balance out, by the way, the pluses and minuses.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
There are pluses and minuses to electric sharpeners.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
The Bone Temple is part satisfying triumph, part missed opportunity, and its pluses and minuses bump against one another in jangly discord.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
One of the major pluses of working on Mayor of Kingstown was working with Jeremy and Tobi [Bamtefa].
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Often, the pluses and minuses are different sides of the same coin.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
And his leaping ability and 6-foot-1 height are clear pluses for an outside, press corner, which is Lee's play style.
—American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
There are a few pluses and minuses that may influence the barbecuers’s final purchase choice.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
They more or less balance out, by the way, the pluses and minuses.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
There are pluses and minuses to electric sharpeners.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
The Bone Temple is part satisfying triumph, part missed opportunity, and its pluses and minuses bump against one another in jangly discord.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
One of the major pluses of working on Mayor of Kingstown was working with Jeremy and Tobi [Bamtefa].
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Often, the pluses and minuses are different sides of the same coin.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pluses
Noun
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The protests were sparked by tax increases due to the fuel price escalator, a measure aimed at tackling climate change, under which fuel duty would rise by more than inflation annually.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The contracts -- 20 years each -- lock in annual payment increases of just 3%.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Budget caps force unprecedented surpluses, which the governor and legislature then used to pay down pension debt and bolster reserves.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s term, CPS has lurched from budget crisis to budget crisis, able only to muddle through due to record-breaking mayoral declarations of tax-increment-financing surpluses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The experience concludes with desserts including carrot patch dream cake and a cocoa cherry bunny, with optional additions like caviar service and oysters on the half-shell available for an extra indulgent touch.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Burbano added that the company is currently evaluating further additions for Fall 2027.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump supporters are calling out his excesses, while suburban moms join ICE Watch groups.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stomach-turning excesses by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have turned many Americans’ abstract political preference into something uncomfortably concrete.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Better procurement, supply chain savings and shifting to a heavier franchise business model are also signs of potential gains, according to Tower, even the restaurant industry enters an uncertain landscape.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Democrats think the district — which covers parts of Kane County — could be in play again, pointing to the party’s gains in collar counties in recent years.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These events typically draw broader audiences to programming and can generate boosts in ratings.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The report attributes that to well-being boosts from family bonds and other social connections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pluses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluses. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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