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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, the monthly cost of Netflix’s premium plan will increase from $22.99 to $24.99.
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, our trading partners have warned the incoming Trump administration that implementing tariffs on American imports would trigger retaliation against U.S. exports, especially against U.S. farmers.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, the unstoppable rise of AI capabilities means the scamdemic is set to grow.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, Arden Myrin (The Threesome, Quarter) will play Jana Milsap, Corey’s wife.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, our trading partners have warned the incoming Trump administration that implementing tariffs on American imports would trigger retaliation against U.S. exports, especially against U.S. farmers.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, the unstoppable rise of AI capabilities means the scamdemic is set to grow.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
In addition, Arden Myrin (The Threesome, Quarter) will play Jana Milsap, Corey’s wife.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addition
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An extension of Carson would force these states to decide whether to shut down all of their existing charter schools, or to keep them and start funding schools like St. Isidore — they would no longer be allowed to host charter schools if those schools were exclusively secular.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Internal Revenue Service begins accepting returns for the 2024 tax year on Jan. 27, and filers have until April 15 to submit their returns or request an extension.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, reported a 33% increase in volume for its crisis line on Inauguration Day compared to the weeks leading up to Trump being sworn in as President.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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More than 7,300 retail stores closed last year, a 57% increase from 2023, according to Coresight Research.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Well positioned within the Warehouse District, this elegant hotel (formerly Maison de la Luz) was built in the early 1900s and served as an annex to New Orleans's former city hall.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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She had been tasked with removing a pile of rubble blocking an entrance to the annex of Structure 12.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Jovic provided a big boost off the bench, with 17 points (including three for four on three-pointers), to go along with six rebounds and four assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Following a hot start to the season, Atlanta has fallen back down to earth and is in need of a boost.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Lighter snow is forecast for Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Medicine Bow Range, with about 1 inch of accumulation.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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The majority of Southeast Louisiana saw 4-8 inches of snow accumulation, however some areas received 10 inches of snowfall.—
Brandon Girod,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The company completed the sale of its Maryland properties, resulting in a net loss of $356,000 for fiscal 2024, compared to a gain of $68,771,000 in fiscal 2022.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Shares of Planet rose as much as 14% in trading Wednesday before giving up early gains to trade little changed from its previous close of $5.46 a share.—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Addition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addition. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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