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as in extensions
a smaller structure added to a main building
a new addition to the library providing space for an expanded video collection
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as in increases
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 accumulations
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 additions
Net cash used in investing activities was $1,655,495 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to additions to property and equipment.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The Sixers added nine-time All-Star Paul George among a slew of new additions.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Among the additions to Microsoft’s Copilot are a visual recognition tool, chatty conversational abilities, and a virtual news anchor.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
The latest additions to the list of broadcasters are Finland’s MTV3, Denmark’s TV2, Uruguay’s Teledoce/Canal 12, Chile’s TVN and an Australian buyer as yet unannounced, bringing the total number of markets to 20.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Check out even more of our favorite closet additions below.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The greens make tasty additions to salads, pesto, and more.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
That led Netflix to forecast paid net additions to be higher in the fourth than in the third quarter.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
This strategy is applied to each category the company enters, including recent additions like furniture, cookware and denim.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The Sixers added nine-time All-Star Paul George among a slew of new additions.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Among the additions to Microsoft’s Copilot are a visual recognition tool, chatty conversational abilities, and a virtual news anchor.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
The latest additions to the list of broadcasters are Finland’s MTV3, Denmark’s TV2, Uruguay’s Teledoce/Canal 12, Chile’s TVN and an Australian buyer as yet unannounced, bringing the total number of markets to 20.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
Check out even more of our favorite closet additions below.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The greens make tasty additions to salads, pesto, and more.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
That led Netflix to forecast paid net additions to be higher in the fourth than in the third quarter.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
This strategy is applied to each category the company enters, including recent additions like furniture, cookware and denim.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Additions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additions. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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