How to Use addition in a Sentence

addition

noun
  • The children learned addition and subtraction.
  • The museum's collection includes several new additions.
  • In addition, there are a half-dozen big beams on the east side.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2021
  • In addition, there are sports coats, cuff links, rings and ties for men.
    — Chanel Stitt, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2020
  • But some new additions have been driving the surge as well.
    — Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, trees can be smothered if the grade of the soil is changed.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2022
  • Plus, the addition makes the chapter more fun to read.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to the cash crunch, the trickle of cars has caused parts to stack up.
    — Russ Mitchell, latimes.com, 30 Apr. 2018
  • There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
  • In addition, the right side of the jaws tended to be more worn down than the left side.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Serve tea with ice, unsweetened or with any additions.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • This recipe gives sausage balls a creamy upgrade thanks to the addition of a block of cream cheese.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Work with a teaspoon at a time and be sure to taste with every addition.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Apr. 2019
  • In addition to the views, there are great picnic spots and places to bird-watch on top of the rocks.
    — Peter Marteka, courant.com, 15 May 2018
  • In addition, many were worried about theft.
    — Margaret Littman, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Both chia and pumpkin seeds are great additions to your diet.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This easy-to-assemble wreath is a great addition to the kitchen or the front door.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2021
  • United will look to make additions to the team, with a set-piece coach on the agenda.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • Here’s what fans can expect from the newest addition to the menu.
    — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Despite these additions, many regions will still be left off the grid.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Nouns can change once, and then change forever, all thanks to a small addition.
    — Hilary Leichter, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2020
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But Clark’s a solid addition for the champs.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The addition came after years of struggling with rest.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
  • The smart addition of peanuts to the crust makes it so the sweetness is balanced with a salty and crunchy kick.
    — Rachel Karten, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2019
  • In addition, three major events will anchor the week.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage in addition to the eight best third-place teams.
    — Boston Herald, 12 June 2026
  • In addition to the strong winds, a bitter shot of arctic air will invade the area.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Fox was a later addition to this weekend.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 15 May 2026

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