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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the cache of old stamps I found in the discarded desk was a huge addition to my stamp collection
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
how do you account for the addition of more paint stains on your shirt after you put on a smock?
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Recent Examples of addition
In addition to bringing back the dire wolf, other Colossal projects focus on bringing back the woolly mammoth, thylacine and dodo, all of which have been extinct for hundreds to thousands of years.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to your favorite face SPF, dermatologists recommend the best after-sun lotions to hydrate your skin after sun exposure.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to social media, Mojica has seen the trend play out in real life and has a friend who regularly takes cruises with lines like Virgin and Royal Caribbean.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Lulu’s Keep Things Classy Floral Button-Up Shirt In addition to Miller, Kelly Clarkson is another famous face who has reached for a blouse lately.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to your favorite face SPF, dermatologists recommend the best after-sun lotions to hydrate your skin after sun exposure.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025
In addition to social media, Mojica has seen the trend play out in real life and has a friend who regularly takes cruises with lines like Virgin and Royal Caribbean.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Lulu’s Keep Things Classy Floral Button-Up Shirt In addition to Miller, Kelly Clarkson is another famous face who has reached for a blouse lately.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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The vampires are presented as extensions of the racist white culture that wants to stop the party.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The ongoing fighting is threatening any progress Trump wants to achieve in normalizing relations between Jerusalem and Riyadh, an extension of his Abraham Accords deal.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The scale and timing of price increases will likely vary depending on whether a model or its parts originates in the U.S., as well as a manufacturer’s assessment of its customers’ capacity to absorb higher costs, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak above 9% in June 2022, the Federal Reserve wants to drive the annual rate of price increases to 2%, a goal that remains elusive.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The project involves a tax deal and the conversion of an annex in the office building at 242 Trumbull St., a 4-story structure, which has its entrance off Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2025
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Tucked within the garden is also a small independent building, which can be adapted to suit a variety of needs, from a private annex to a garage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, existing plaque levels seemed to be a better predictor of future plaque accumulation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This visceral fat is strongly linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a higher risk of fat accumulation in the liver.1 If a postmenopausal woman doesn’t experience overweight or metabolic syndrome, would her changing hormones still put her at greater risk for MASLD?—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the European Union considers rolling back recent gains made by climate activists.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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