as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone
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Recent Examples of additive
Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Although some companies already began phasing out the additive prior to the FDA’s January 15 announcement, the synthetic ingredient is still found in over 3,000 products like fruit juice, beef jerky, sodas, and even some over-the-counter medications.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
Phil Galewitz, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2025
Since then, critics say, food manufacturers have introduced numerous untested additives into the food supply, many of which have later been identified as harmful.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
While making an animal feed additive, the plant releases ethylene oxide, a colorless gas linked to leukemia and breast cancer.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2025
Although some companies already began phasing out the additive prior to the FDA’s January 15 announcement, the synthetic ingredient is still found in over 3,000 products like fruit juice, beef jerky, sodas, and even some over-the-counter medications.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Kennedy has been a vocal critic of food additives, including Red 3.
—Phil Galewitz, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2025
Since then, critics say, food manufacturers have introduced numerous untested additives into the food supply, many of which have later been identified as harmful.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for additive
Adjective
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The cumulative rise of roughly 260 fatal overdoses was clustered mostly in Nevada.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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And cumulative dose – for example, taking without consistent use – didn't appear to be beneficial, either.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company was acquired by Savvy Games Group – a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund which owns stakes in Nintendo, EA, Embracer, and more – in 2023, shortly after the release of Monopoly Go.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alex Begg is a subsidiary of Swedish industrial group Lindéngruppen.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Multiple voices in one hand blended into fistfuls of color, and perplexing emphases on accompaniment figures served to distract, rather than elucidate, the musical argument.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Embassy has at least five silent films with organ accompaniment planned for this year, including a spooky movie at Halloween.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The swap leaves the Panthers with an arguably better complement to starting running back Chuba Hubbard.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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His curvy custom design, on the other hand, is the perfect complement to the rounded walls.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Collagen supplements come in various forms, from powders and capsules to liquids and gummies.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
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One study found that regular magnesium supplements may reduce inflammation and relax the airways.8 This can make breathing easier and reduce the risk of asthma attacks.9 Magnesium-rich foods include: Pumpkin seeds Spinach Cashews Salmon Low-fat dairy products 7.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Additive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/additive. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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