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
Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
Figlia-Peck adds the process of preparing snacks independently can be a big plus.
—Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
The margins of error for the small subsamples of Latinos and Black voters are plus or 9 points − a potential shift of up to 18 points one way or the other − and other recent polls show Harris in a stronger position, including a lead among Hispanics.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
Most of the money for the project is to come from athletic department revenue – $120 million plus donations for approximately $195 million.
—Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
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Noun
This is a plus for vehicles such as long-haul trucks that need to go many hundreds of thousands of miles between engine overhauls.
—Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
Figlia-Peck adds the process of preparing snacks independently can be a big plus.
—Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Ashley Graham — a plus size model and body positivity advocate — made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut wearing a black lace body suit, sheer robe and wings with golden flower accents.
—Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
The margins of error for the small subsamples of Latinos and Black voters are plus or 9 points − a potential shift of up to 18 points one way or the other − and other recent polls show Harris in a stronger position, including a lead among Hispanics.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Preposition
Gardner Minshew, Colts: one year, $3.5 million plus incentives.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
Most of the money for the project is to come from athletic department revenue – $120 million plus donations for approximately $195 million.
—Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Austria, known for its use of hydroelectric power, offers an ideal environment for leveraging surplus renewable energy, and a pilot project to use bitcoin mining to help with grid stability is underway between the Austrian Power Grid and 21Energy.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection is back, and this year’s release includes an unusual surplus of 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old Family Reserve Bourbons.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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As road salt built up on the windshield, squirting the cleaner then using the wipers was effective but the extra drops of liquid the wipers consistently splattered all over the passenger side when performing its task, this was inexcusable and annoying.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fringe benefits are extra compensation employers can provide to their employees to enhance traditional benefits.Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The future of pop, Murphy says, is tipping toward honest excess.Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Occupational licensing excesses have been subjected to bipartisan criticism.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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
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Crime has also been an issue for Democrats in cities like New York, where Republicans made significant gains with all types of voters this year.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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That would equate to a forecast sales gain in new cars and trucks of 2.5% or less.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
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