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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
Korin Miller, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
The design’s exclusive heel pillow kept the tester’s heel securely in place no matter the activity — a major plus, as sliding and rubbing can aggravate bunion symptoms.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
The company’s plant-friendly practices are a plus too!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 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
Doctors generally agree that COVID/flu combination tests are a plus for anyone eligible to use them—and the better option than just testing yourself for COVID alone.
—Korin Miller, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
The design’s exclusive heel pillow kept the tester’s heel securely in place no matter the activity — a major plus, as sliding and rubbing can aggravate bunion symptoms.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Folks with Philips Hue lights can select lights or groups of lights, tap the plus icon at the top right next to My Scenes and choose Hue scene gallery to find a large Halloween section packed with spooky lighting effects.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
The company’s plant-friendly practices are a plus too!
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 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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When will the increases go into effect? Customers will see increases in their electric bill, based on the higher rates, beginning January 1 and again in January 2026.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Economists predict this investment will produce a 21% net increase in the U.S. GDP by 2030.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The surplus is from the last fiscal year, which ended in June.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
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The budget contained £40 billion ($52 billion) worth of tax rises to plug a hole in the public finances — with Reeves committing to move toward a day-to-day spending surplus — and to allow for greater investment in public services.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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All that extra water requires removal for products like tomato paste, however, resulting in extra energy, financial, and time costs.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In addition, some wild animals in zoos have been bred under human care and over time, might become susceptible to allergies through genetic drift.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Trust makes monthly distributions to the holders of Units of the excess of the preceding month’s royalty income received over expenses incurred.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Filmmakers are still ripping off Rob Bottin's gruesomely inventive special effects, the excess of which contrasts with the tightly wound paranoia of the story.Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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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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Studies show that resistance bands actually provide similar strength gains compared to those achieved with conventional gym equipment.Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
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What to know Slim margins in Maricopa County supervisor's race could lead to recount Donald Trump made gains in all four of Arizona's border counties.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 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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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Plus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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