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
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Hart finished the series with a plus/minus of -16, meaning the Knicks were outscored by 16 points with him on the court.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
Having Estévez and other veterans around as a sounding board is a definite plus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
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Noun
He's logged over 900 innings at all three outfield spots, and has always been a plus defender.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Hart finished the series with a plus/minus of -16, meaning the Knicks were outscored by 16 points with him on the court.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Adjective
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With over 4,700 branches, Chase has the largest branch network in the U.S. plus access to more than 15,000 ATMs.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Ono, a three-time university president most recently at the University of Michigan, is poised to lead the state’s flagship public university under a five-year deal worth up to nearly $15.4 million plus benefits.
—Garrett Shanley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Preposition
But Ver Steeg still sees a workhorse in his 215-pound frame, a three-down back who’s averaged 5.2 yards per carry in the NFL and is a plus in pass protection.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
Having Estévez and other veterans around as a sounding board is a definite plus.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plus
Noun
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Gray’s Assembly vote As an assemblyman in 2017, Gray voted for Senate Bill 1, the legislation with the annual gasoline tax increases.—
David Lightman
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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An earlier regulation that introduced import quotas faced criticism and revisions for blurring the line between essential supply chain items and surplus imports.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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Non-distillers like KBD and Preservation followed suit, bottling well-aged surplus stocks for markets that wanted old American whiskey.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Both could conceivably take PSG to extra time and/or PKs, where anything could happen.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This foldable stool is easy to move and store for extra table space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The beverage program will offer an extensive selection of Old World wines with an emphasis on Italian Barolo vintages in addition to an exciting cocktail menu.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In addition, Hynes is due to perform as part of Pitchfork Music Festival Paris on Monday, November 3.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Her book, like her performances, lives in the productive tension between discipline and excess.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Once considered a watchdog for the excesses of union leadership, the Teamsters for a Democratic Union mostly now follows O’Brien.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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
Noun
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Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The school has been aware of potential problems with its learning gains since last year.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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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 19 Jul. 2025.
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